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Michigan State Northern Michigan University Michigan GVSU CMU Kettering University Oakland MSOE WMU Purdue WSU UM-Dearborn| Michigan Technological University | Saginaw Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 Tech | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Michigan Technological University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Michigan Tech than Saginaw Valley State University ($39,256.00 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 Tech ($12,432 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,400 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 51.1% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($16,114 vs. $10,663)
Michigan Tech vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech 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 Tech .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 177 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Michigan Tech vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech 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 Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $41,000)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/