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Overview |
WestConn | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 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 |
WestConn | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WestConn | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 83.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.6% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Western Connecticut State University ($28,752.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than WestConn ($15,144 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 29.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,700 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 21% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,611 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
WestConn vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,000)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/