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Overview |
IU Northwest | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 59% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Indiana University Northwest ($27,164.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Saginaw Valley State University ($6,553 vs. $12,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 21.1% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($9,412 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($10,663 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 102 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
IU Northwest vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (39% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/