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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | SNC | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $43,532 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $43,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $12,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $27,236 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $28,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 3,338 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 3,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1066/1220 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 2,165 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 255.7% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($43,532.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at SNC than Saginaw Valley State University ($43,532.00 vs. $28,752.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than SNC ($15,144 vs. $27,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 8.5% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,700 vs. $12,698)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 201.6% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($28,988 vs. $9,611)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 95 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming SNC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or SNC? 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 SNC and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $41,000)
- Saint Norbert College and Saginaw Valley State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Norbert College and Saginaw Valley State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/