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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | MVNU | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 1,845 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $35,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $35,274 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $9,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $23,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $25,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 1,134 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 963/1228 | ||
| 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 | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | MVNU | ||
| 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 1,845 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 188.2% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($35,274.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at MVNU than Saginaw Valley State University ($35,274.00 vs. $28,752.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than MVNU ($15,144 vs. $23,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 17% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($9,996 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Saginaw Valley State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 167.2% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($25,684 vs. $9,611)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 17 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or MVNU? 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 MVNU and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (57% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,000)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/