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Overview |
Grace Bible College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Bible College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace Bible College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace Bible College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Bible College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grace Bible College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Grace Bible College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Grace Bible College | 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
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Bible College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Bible College or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Grace Bible College is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($13,320.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.9% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Grace Bible College ($27,164.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Grace Bible College ($12,432 vs. $12,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 29.1% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($8,830 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Grace Bible College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($10,663 vs. $10,323)
Grace Bible College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Bible College 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 Grace Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Grace Bible College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Bible College 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 Grace Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Grace Bible College (39% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($23,247 vs. $27,000)
- Grace Bible College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Bible College 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/