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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 7,147 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($27,164.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Saginaw Valley State University ($10,908 vs. $12,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 50.8% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($7,560 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 87% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($10,663 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 70 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (39% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $1,500 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,000)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/