Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
GVSU CMU South Dakota State University Oakland UM-Flint WMU WSU Ferris State University Eastern Michigan University Michigan State Northwood University-Michigan Northern Michigan University| Saginaw Valley State University | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Dakota State | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | dsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $7,616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Dakota State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 940/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Saginaw Valley State University | Dakota State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Dakota State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Dakota State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 98% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 3,241 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Dakota State?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.4% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Dakota State University ($27,164.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Dakota State ($12,432 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 42.2% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($8,018 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 95% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($10,663 vs. $5,467)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Dakota State University (1047) is 17 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Dakota State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than 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 Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Dakota State University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Dakota State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,000)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/