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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 2,577 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Penn State Altoona ($27,164.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Penn State Altoona ($12,432 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 13.9% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($11,400 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($10,663 vs. $9,574)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 37 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $14,300 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,000)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/