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Overview |
CSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 6,889 students)
CSU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 113.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than California State University Chico ($28,752.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than CSU ($15,144 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 36.9% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($11,700 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than California State University Chico (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 7.5% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($10,331 vs. $9,611)
CSU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 27 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming CSU 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 CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
CSU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $11,400 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $41,000)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/