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Overview |
AUM | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
AUM | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
AUM | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 40.5% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($27,164.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than AUM ($12,432 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 54.7% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($7,368 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 53.8% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,663 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 40 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
AUM vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $4,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $27,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/