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Overview |
UIC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UIC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 7,147 students)
UIC vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($27,164.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Saginaw Valley State University ($10,384 vs. $12,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 26.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,400 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 29.5% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($13,813 vs. $10,663)
UIC vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 62 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming UIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
UIC vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Saginaw Valley State University? 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 Saginaw Valley State University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $20,900 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $41,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/