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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | WMU | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,147 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,565 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,164 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,432 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,330 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 7,125 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saginaw Valley State University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley State University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 7,147 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Western Michigan University ($27,164.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than WMU ($12,432 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 2.7% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($11,102 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 56.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($10,663 vs. $6,813)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley State University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is the same at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley State University or WMU? 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 WMU and Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,000)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/