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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Hiram | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 1,011 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $26,265 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $26,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $21,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $17,546 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 1,906 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 1,780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Saginaw Valley State University | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 1,011 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 114.6% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($26,265.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Hiram College ($28,752.00 vs. $26,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Hiram ($15,144 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 1.2% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($11,560 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 82.6% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($17,546 vs. $9,611)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 41 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (66% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,000)
- Hiram College and Saginaw Valley State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hiram College and Saginaw Valley State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/