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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 985/1220 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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 Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 3,751 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Western Oregon State College?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $8,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Western Oregon State College than Saginaw Valley State University ($28,710.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Western Oregon State College ($12,432 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 4.4% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,923 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Western Oregon University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 54.4% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($10,663 vs. $6,907)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 84 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is the same as at Western Oregon University (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $400 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $41,000)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $2,498 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($24,502 vs. $27,000)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Western Oregon State College 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/