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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 3,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $9,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $10,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 1,881 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 993/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $181 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % 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 | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| 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 University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 3,784 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or University of Houston-Victoria?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 139.5% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than University of Houston Victoria ($28,752.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than Saginaw Valley State University ($9,912 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 11.5% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,494 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than University of Houston Victoria (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 10.4% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($10,612 vs. $9,611)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or Saginaw Valley State University .
- University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston-Victoria and Saginaw Valley State University.
- Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn on average $2,200 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,000)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $9,471 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($17,529 vs. $27,000)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($181 vs. $279)
- More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/