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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | JCU | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 2,922 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 293.3% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at JCU than Saginaw Valley State University ($45,490.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than JCU ($12,432 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 15.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,400 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 185.2% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($30,415 vs. $10,663)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 97 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or JCU? 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 JCU and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (71% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $41,000)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/