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Overview |
IU East | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
IU East | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
IU East | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 63.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Indiana University East ($28,752.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Saginaw Valley State University ($9,484 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 14.2% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,244 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Indiana University East (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,611 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 69 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Indiana University East (39% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/