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Overview |
ATU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
ATU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
ATU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 7,147 students)
ATU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 98.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.4% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Arkansas Tech University ($27,164.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Saginaw Valley State University ($12,016 vs. $12,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 24.5% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($9,157 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,663 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
ATU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/