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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | ODU | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| 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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $301 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | ODU | ||
| 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 ODU based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 1,276 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or ODU?
- Ohio Dominican University is 183.4% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at ODU than Saginaw Valley State University ($32,780.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than ODU ($12,432 vs. $21,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 3.9% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($11,400 vs. $11,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University as Ohio Dominican University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 121.8% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($23,646 vs. $10,663)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 21 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at ODU (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at ODU (3.32)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than ODU (52.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or ODU? 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 ODU and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at ODU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $41,000)
- Saginaw Valley State University students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,125)
- Saginaw Valley State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($279 vs. $301)
- More ODU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/