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Overview |
Eastern | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 7,147 students)
Eastern vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Eastern Kentucky University ($27,164.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Saginaw Valley State University ($10,806 vs. $12,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 10% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,360 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($10,663 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 2 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Eastern 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 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/