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Oakland | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakland | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakland | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Oakland | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 6,889 students)
Oakland vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Oakland University is 20% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Oakland University ($28,752.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Oakland ($15,144 vs. $15,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 3.5% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($11,309 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Oakland University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($9,641 vs. $9,611)
Oakland vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland 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 Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 40 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Oakland vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Oakland is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,000)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/