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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | UHCL | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 8,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $19,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $12,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 1,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 990/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Saginaw Valley State University | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $177 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % 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 | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (8,211 students vs. 6,889 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or UHCL?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 103.2% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than University of Houston Clear Lake ($28,752.00 vs. $19,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than Saginaw Valley State University ($10,488 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 6.2% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($11,014 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than University of Houston Clear Lake (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 27.1% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($12,220 vs. $9,611)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 5 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- UHCL has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Saginaw Valley State University.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $12,700 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $41,000)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $9,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($17,150 vs. $27,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($177 vs. $279)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/