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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,114 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,092 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,763 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,521 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 5,806 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1150 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 |
GSU- Grambling | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 5,114 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 138.1% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 459.4% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Grambling State University ($28,752.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than GSU- Grambling ($15,144 vs. $19,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grambling State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,990 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Grambling State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($9,611 vs. $8,763)
GSU- Grambling vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 159 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
GSU- Grambling vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Grambling State University (39% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,400)
- Saginaw Valley State University students graduate with a $10,997 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,997)
- Saginaw Valley State University graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/