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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Saginaw Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 |
Michigan State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Michigan State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 7,147 students)
Michigan State vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Michigan State University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Michigan State than Saginaw Valley State University ($41,778.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Michigan State ($12,432 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,990 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($10,663 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State 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 Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 129 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Michigan State vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State 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 Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (77% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $41,000)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/