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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | MBBC | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $18,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $26,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $7,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 206 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 69.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Saginaw Valley State University | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | MBBC | ||
| 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
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 977 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or MBBC?
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College is 54.4% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($18,900.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($28,752.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than MBBC ($15,144 vs. $26,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 33% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($8,800 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($9,611 vs. $7,680)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Saginaw Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than MBBC (70.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at MBBC is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/