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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.8% | ||
| 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 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 880/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saginaw Valley State University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 7,147 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 5% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Cleveland State University ($27,164.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Cleveland State ($12,432 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 24.5% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,400 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 13% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($10,663 vs. $9,436)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 2 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Cleveland State University (39% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,000)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/