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Overview |
Pitt State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Pitt State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 92.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Pittsburg State University ($27,164.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Pitt State ($12,432 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 20.9% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($9,426 vs. $11,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 247.3% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($10,663 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State 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 Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Pitt State vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State 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 Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,000)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/