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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 363 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($27,164.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($12,432 vs. $19,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 7.5% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,400 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,663 vs. $10,269)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 87 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $14,300 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/