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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | USD | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 7,147 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or USD?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 48.8% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.8% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than University of South Dakota ($27,164.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than USD ($12,432 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 38.6% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($8,224 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 69% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($10,663 vs. $6,308)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 19 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming USD 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 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or USD? 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 USD and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $7,200 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $41,000)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/