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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | WVU | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 7,147 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or WVU?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 23.6% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than West Virginia University ($27,164.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Saginaw Valley State University ($12,202 vs. $12,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 1.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,400 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($11,685 vs. $10,663)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 48 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming WVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or WVU? 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 WVU and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (57% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,000)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/