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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | ETSU | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 13,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $7,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $11,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $10,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $16,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $9,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 9,903 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Saginaw Valley State University | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 6,889 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or ETSU?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 54% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $7,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.9% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than East Tennessee State University ($28,752.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than ETSU ($15,144 vs. $16,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 13.9% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,270 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than East Tennessee State University (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 4.2% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($9,611 vs. $9,228)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 38 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming ETSU 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 ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/