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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 3,749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #507 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $14,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $14,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $8,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 7,839 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 6,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 3,749 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Alfred State College?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 73.1% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.3% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($28,752.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Saginaw Valley State University ($14,877 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 21.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,700 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 7.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,611 vs. $8,952)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 14 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Alfred State College? 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 Alfred State College and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $1,100 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/