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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | 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 |
Roosevelt University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 4,015 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Roosevelt University is 63.4% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Roosevelt University ($28,752.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Roosevelt University ($15,144 vs. $21,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 32.7% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,700 vs. $15,525)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 183.2% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($27,220 vs. $9,611)
Roosevelt University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 8 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Roosevelt University 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 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Roosevelt University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,000)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University 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/