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Overview |
LSUA | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,330 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #978 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,081 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,874 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
LSUA | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 654 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 73.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LSUA | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
LSUA | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 5,330 students)
LSUA vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 147.3% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 461.6% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($28,752.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Saginaw Valley State University ($8,081 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 21.9% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($9,598 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 39.8% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,611 vs. $6,874)
LSUA vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 80 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
LSUA vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (39% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $9,293 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $27,000)
- LSUA graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/