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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 424 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($27,164.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus ($12,432 vs. $15,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 13.9% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($11,400 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,663 vs. $9,241)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 114 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $14,300 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,000)
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/