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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | BGSU | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 990/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saginaw Valley State University | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 7,147 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or BGSU?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($27,164.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than BGSU ($12,432 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 10.4% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,400 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,663 vs. $8,898)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 18 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $2,600 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,000)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/