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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Stritch | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Saginaw Valley State University | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 1,332 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 200.4% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Stritch than Saginaw Valley State University ($34,744.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Stritch ($12,432 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 28.1% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($8,900 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 168.9% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($28,670 vs. $10,663)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 2 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $41,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Saginaw Valley State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Saginaw Valley State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Stritch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/