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Overview |
SAU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Findlay, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 4,869 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | findlay.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $36,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $36,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $24,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $26,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SAU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 3,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 3,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 1010/1213 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SAU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
SAU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
SAU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SAU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Findlay is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (4,869 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. The University of Findlay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or The University of Findlay?
- The University of Findlay is 16.8% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($36,236.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at The University of Findlay than Spring Arbor University ($36,236.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than The University of Findlay ($22,375 vs. $24,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 0.6% lower than costs at The University of Findlay ($10,652 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Findlay than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 30.5% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($26,989 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. The University of Findlay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or The University of Findlay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Findlay or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 26 points higher than at The University of Findlay (1047)
- Incoming SAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at The University of Findlay (23)
- Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SAU (3.61)
- The University of Findlay has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. The University of Findlay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU or The University of Findlay? 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 The University of Findlay and SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than The University of Findlay (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from The University of Findlay earn on average $3,900 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $957 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of Findlay graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than The University of Findlay graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/