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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
Northern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Northern Michigan University is 2% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Northern Michigan University ($27,164.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Northern Michigan University ($12,432 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 4.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,400 vs. $11,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($10,663 vs. $9,385)
Northern Michigan University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 19 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/