- Both Saginaw Valley State University (Saginaw Valley State) and Central Michigan University are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Saginaw Valley State has more expensive tuition of $28,752 than Central Michigan University ($14,190).
- Central Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.75% than Saginaw Valley State (73.84%).
- Central Michigan University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Saginaw Valley State (1,070).
- Central Michigan University is larger with 14,557 students than Saginaw Valley State (7,147 students).
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| #9 in Michigan | Rankings | #158 in National Universities #7 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| University Center, MI | Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
Saginaw Valley State| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,240 Michigan residents $28,752 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,703 Michigan residents $14,190 out-of-state |
| $16,362 Michigan residents $17,328 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,293 |
| $8,740 | Financial Aid | $9,868 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 73.84% | Acceptance Rate | 67.75% |
| 25.82% | Yield | 23.87% |
| 1,070 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,147 | Total Students | 14,557 |
| 6,468 | Undergraduate | 10,401 |
| 679 | Graduate | 4,156 |
| 456 | Online Enrollment | 3,086 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 72% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $42,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,253) $4,950 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) $5,562 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,686 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 271 Full-time 270 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 717 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| 701 Full-time 344 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,132 Full-time 368 Part-time |
| $74,714 for Faculties $59,624 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,760 for Faculties $59,786 Part-time |