- Both Saginaw Valley State University (Saginaw Valley State) and Eastern Michigan University are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Saginaw Valley State has more expensive tuition of $28,752 than Eastern Michigan University ($15,510).
- Eastern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.74% than Saginaw Valley State (73.84%).
- Saginaw Valley State has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than Eastern Michigan University (1,050).
- Eastern Michigan University is larger with 14,018 students than Saginaw Valley State (7,147 students).
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| #9 in Michigan | Rankings | #155 in National Universities #10 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| University Center, MI | Location | Ypsilanti, MI |
Saginaw Valley State| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 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 | $15,510 |
| $16,362 Michigan residents $17,328 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,441 Michigan residents $30,072 out-of-state |
| $8,740 | Financial Aid | $8,397 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| 73.84% | Acceptance Rate | 44.74% |
| 25.82% | Yield | 38.97% |
| 1,070 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,147 | Total Students | 14,018 |
| 6,468 | Undergraduate | 11,617 |
| 679 | Graduate | 2,401 |
| 456 | Online Enrollment | 2,928 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 72% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $42,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,900 |
| 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: 2,821) $5,630 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,030 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 271 Full-time 270 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 650 Full-time 473 Part-time |
| 701 Full-time 344 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,514 Full-time 493 Part-time |
| $74,714 for Faculties $59,624 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,833 for Faculties $70,511 Part-time |