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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 1,074 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($27,164.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Pitt-Bradford ($12,432 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 10.3% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,332 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 26.3% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($13,470 vs. $10,663)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 52 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $17,000 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/