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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Walsh College | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | Walsh 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 2,160 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 167.8% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Walsh College than Saginaw Valley State University ($32,780.00 vs. $28,752.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Walsh College ($15,144 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 0.9% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,700 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Saginaw Valley State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 161.4% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($25,120 vs. $9,611)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Saginaw Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or Walsh 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 Walsh College and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $41,000)
- Saginaw Valley State University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Saginaw Valley State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/