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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1000/1170 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 4,090 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Missouri Southern?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Missouri Southern State University ($28,752.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Saginaw Valley State University ($11,264 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 63.1% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($7,172 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Missouri Southern State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 27.9% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,611 vs. $7,514)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is the same at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $6,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/