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GVSU CMU Oakland Taylor University IU UM-Flint WMU Olivet Nazarene University WSU Ferris State University Eastern Michigan University Michigan State| Indiana Wesleyan University | Saginaw Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
IWU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 156.7% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at IWU than Saginaw Valley State University ($29,684.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than IWU ($12,432 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 13.4% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,050 vs. $11,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 89.4% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($20,194 vs. $10,663)
IWU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 56 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
IWU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/