Saginaw Valley State University (Saginaw Valley State) vs. Northern Michigan University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf

  • Both Saginaw Valley State University (Saginaw Valley State) and Northern Michigan University are public.
  • Both schools are located in Michigan.
  • Saginaw Valley State has more expensive tuition of $28,752 than Northern Michigan University ($18,800).
  • Saginaw Valley State has tighter acceptance rate of 73.84% than Northern Michigan University (74.37%).
  • Saginaw Valley State is larger with 7,147 students than Northern Michigan University (6,970 students).
Saginaw Valley State University
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#9 in Michigan
Rankings#14 in Michigan
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
University Center, MILocationMarquette, MI
Saginaw Valley StateKnown as
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$12,240 Michigan residents
$28,752 out-of-state
Undergraduate$13,304 Michigan residents
$18,800 out-of-state
$16,362 Michigan residents
$17,328 out-of-state
Graduate$11,600 Michigan residents
$15,056 out-of-state
$8,740Financial Aid$7,962
Admission
Application Fee$35 undergraduate
$50 graduate
73.84%Acceptance Rate74.37%
25.82%Yield32.69%
1,070 SAT, 22 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
7,147Total Students6,970
6,468Undergraduate6,434
679Graduate536
456Online Enrollment575
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
49%Graduation Rate52%
Transfer-out Rate
72%Retention Rate73%
$42,700Average Earning after Graduation$39,800
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,253)
$4,950 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,052)
$6,360 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
271 Full-time
270 Part-time
Number of Faculties296 Full-time
119 Part-time
701 Full-time
344 Part-time
Number of Staffs896 Full-time
124 Part-time
$74,714 for Faculties
$59,624 Part-time
Average Salary$74,954 for Faculties
$55,000 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023