Spring Arbor University Comparison

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Overview

SAU
Location Spring Arbor, MI
Setting Small Suburban
Enrollment 2,396
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #501
Religious Affiliation Free Methodist
Status Non-profit
Website arbor.edu
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Costs

SAU
Tuition (In State) $31,020
Tuition (Out of State) $31,020
Room & Board $10,652
Avg Net Price $22,375
Avg Grant Aid $20,677
% Receiving Grant Aid 99%

Admission

SAU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 2,312
Admitted 1,094
Acceptance Rate 47.3%
Enrolled % 20.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.61
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Easy
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 20/26
SAT Range 970/1135
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

SAU
Student to Faculty Ratio 10:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (31%)
  • Work and Family Studies (14%)
  • Health Professions (11%)
  • Education (10%)
  • Human Services (9%)

Outcomes

SAU
Graduation Rate 56%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $42,600
Making Student Loan Payments 58%
Median Student Loan Debt $24,043
Median Loan Payment $248

Diversity

SAU
% Men 23%
% Women 77%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 77%
% Black 10%
% Hispanic 3%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 5%

Students

SAU
% In-State 83%
% Out-of-State 13%

Campus

SAU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/