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Overview |
IU South Bend | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | 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 | $11,216 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 |
IU South Bend | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 4,446 students)
IU South Bend vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 63.4% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend 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 South Bend ($28,752.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Saginaw Valley State University ($8,090 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 4.3% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($11,216 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Indiana University South Bend (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,611 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 75 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
IU South Bend vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (39% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/