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Overview |
Kuyper College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 82 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kuyper.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kuyper College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,370 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,370 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,853 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,710 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kuyper College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 28 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1170 | 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 |
Kuyper College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kuyper College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kuyper College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Kuyper College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kuyper College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 82 students)
Kuyper College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kuyper College or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Kuyper College is 119.4% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($25,370.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Kuyper College ($27,164.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Kuyper College ($12,432 vs. $18,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 26.8% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($8,990 vs. $11,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper College as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kuyper College students is 66.1% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($17,710 vs. $10,663)
Kuyper College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kuyper College 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 Kuyper College .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 20 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming Kuyper College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Kuyper College (75.7%)
Kuyper College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kuyper College 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 Kuyper College.
- The graduation rate at Kuyper College is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kuyper College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/