Northwood University vs. Saginaw Valley State University

Comparable Facts

Compare Northwood University in Midland, MI with Saginaw Valley State University in University Center, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Saginaw Valley State University is larger than Northwood University based on total student enrollment (6,822 students vs. 2,409 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northwood University is located in Midland, MI (Distant Town setting); Saginaw Valley State University is in University Center, MI (Rural Fringe setting).
• Northwood University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Saginaw Valley State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northwood University 14:1; Saginaw Valley State University 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 5.8% lower than at Northwood University ($12,340 vs. $13,100).
• Out-of-state tuition is 13% higher at Northwood University than at Saginaw Valley State University (about $3,950 more per year; $34,400 vs. $30,450).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Northwood University as at Saginaw Valley State University (98% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University students is 72.8% larger than aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students ($23,349 vs. $13,512).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at Saginaw Valley State University than at Northwood University (22 vs. 20, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Northwood University, test optional at Saginaw Valley State University.
• Enrolled first-year students at Saginaw Valley State University average a 3.48 high school GPA, 0.07 higher than at Northwood University (3.41).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 28.6% at Northwood University vs. 16% at Saginaw Valley State University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Northwood University graduates have a $5,225 lower median loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates ($21,775 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Northwood University graduates have an estimated $54 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Saginaw Valley State University graduates ($225 vs. $279).
• More Northwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation (54% vs. 48%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.