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Overview |
LSUS | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
LSUS | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | 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 |
LSUS | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
LSUS | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (9,736 students vs. 6,889 students)
LSUS vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 116.4% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 408.3% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($28,752.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Saginaw Valley State University ($7,554 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 6.1% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($11,030 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 14.1% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($10,964 vs. $9,611)
LSUS vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 1 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming LSUS 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 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
LSUS vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (39% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/