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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 4,682 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or MSU Moorhead?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($27,164.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than MSU Moorhead ($12,432 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 12.8% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,104 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 54.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,663 vs. $6,905)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 19 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $1,400 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,000)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($22,276 vs. $27,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/