Rochester University vs. Saginaw Valley State University

Comparable Facts

Compare Rochester University in Rochester Hills, 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 Rochester University based on total student enrollment (6,822 students vs. 1,193 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Rochester University is located in Rochester Hills, MI (Large Suburban setting); Saginaw Valley State University is in University Center, MI (Rural Fringe setting).
• Rochester 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: Rochester University 13:1; Saginaw Valley State University 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester University are 15% lower than at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,486 vs. $12,340).
• Out-of-state tuition is 4.3% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than at Rochester University (about $1,254 more per year; $30,450 vs. $29,196).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Rochester University than at Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester University students is 45.6% larger than aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students ($19,674 vs. $13,512).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at Saginaw Valley State University than at Rochester University (22 vs. 20, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Rochester University, test optional at Saginaw Valley State University.
• Enrolled first-year students at Saginaw Valley State University average a 3.48 high school GPA, 0.35 higher than at Rochester University (3.13).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 22.2% at Rochester University vs. 16% at Saginaw Valley State University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Rochester University graduates have a $2,597 lower median loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates ($24,403 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Rochester University graduates have an estimated $27 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Saginaw Valley State University graduates ($252 vs. $279).
• More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester University students, three years after graduation (48% vs. 45%).

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