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GVSU CMU University of South Alabama Alabama Oakland AUM University of North Alabama Auburn UM-Flint WMU Alabama State WSU| Troy University | Saginaw Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TROY | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,923 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,792 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,996 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,504 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,329 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
TROY | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,947 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 7,360 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 |
TROY | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
TROY | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
TROY | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (13,923 students vs. 6,889 students)
TROY vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 25% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $9,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Troy University ($28,752.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Saginaw Valley State University ($12,504 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 46.3% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($7,996 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Troy University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 3% larger than aid received Troy University ($9,611 vs. $9,329)
TROY vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 16 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming TROY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
TROY vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or Saginaw Valley State University? 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 Saginaw Valley State University and TROY.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Troy University (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,400)
- Troy University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- TROY graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/