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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Colorado Mesa | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 7,147 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 40% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mesa for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $8,261.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Colorado Mesa University ($27,164.00 vs. $21,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Colorado Mesa ($12,432 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($11,400 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Colorado Mesa University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($10,663 vs. $9,209)
Colorado Mesa vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 78 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- Colorado Mesa has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Colorado Mesa vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Colorado Mesa University (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,000)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/