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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | SFASU | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 6,889 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or SFASU?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 56.1% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Stephen F Austin State University ($28,752.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than SFASU ($15,144 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 5% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($11,142 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Stephen F Austin State University (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($9,611 vs. $8,695)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 29 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,000)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SFASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/