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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | OIT | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 4,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $10,002 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $31,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,921 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $17,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $8,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 4,570 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 4,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1050/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2023 |
Academics |
Saginaw Valley State University | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $236 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | OIT | ||
| 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 OIT based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 4,911 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or OIT?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $10,002.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at OIT than Saginaw Valley State University ($31,836.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than OIT ($12,432 vs. $17,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 4.4% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,921 vs. $11,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University as Oregon Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($10,663 vs. $8,302)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Oregon Institute of Technology (1047) is 17 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming OIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or OIT? 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 OIT and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at OIT is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $14,300 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,000)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($22,875 vs. $27,000)
- OIT graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/