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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Shepherd University | ||
| 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 3,235 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Shepherd University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 83.9% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Shepherd University ($27,164.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Saginaw Valley State University ($9,827 vs. $12,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 3.8% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,987 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($10,663 vs. $7,328)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 35 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Shepherd University? 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 Shepherd University and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $500 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $41,000)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/