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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Evergreen | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $181 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 2,105 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Evergreen?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 52.3% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Evergreen than Saginaw Valley State University ($28,905.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Evergreen ($12,432 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 21.1% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($11,400 vs. $13,806)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University as The Evergreen State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 2.4% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($10,663 vs. $10,411)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 37 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Evergreen students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $9,405 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $27,000)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($181 vs. $279)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/