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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 7,147 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Saginaw Valley State University?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Saginaw Valley State University ($30,317.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than UMass Dartmouth ($12,432 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 44.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($11,400 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($10,663 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 5 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $8,000 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/