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Overview |
Michigan | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 |
Michigan | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Michigan | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 7,147 students)
Michigan vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Saginaw Valley State University?
- University of Michigan is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.5% higher at Michigan than Saginaw Valley State University ($55,002.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Michigan ($12,432 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 15.5% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($11,400 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 41.8% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($15,121 vs. $10,663)
Michigan vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan 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 Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 354 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (90% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $33,400 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $41,000)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/