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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Saginaw Valley State University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 6,509 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or PennWest California?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 49.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than PennWest California ($27,164.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 9.4% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,416 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,663 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 108 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $1,500 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,000)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/