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Overview |
Loras College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Loras College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Loras College is 200.5% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Loras College than Saginaw Valley State University ($34,750.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Loras College ($12,432 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 23.5% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($9,230 vs. $11,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 139.5% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($25,538 vs. $10,663)
Loras College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 58 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.48) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Loras College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Saginaw Valley State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saginaw Valley State University and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,000)
- Saginaw Valley State University and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saginaw Valley State University and Loras College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/