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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | RU | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 6,889 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or RU?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 45.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Radford University ($28,752.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than RU ($15,144 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Radford University ($11,700 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Saginaw Valley State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Radford University ($9,611 vs. $8,968)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Saginaw Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or RU? 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 RU and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/