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Saginaw Valley State University vs University of Michigan-Flint

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Saginaw Valley State University University of Michigan-Flint
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 72% 70%
SAT range (mid 50%) 920-1,170 970-1,243
ACT range (mid 50%) 18-26 19-24
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $10,775 $7,007
Sticker cost of attendance $24,936 $20,915
Graduation rate 48% 40%
Retention rate 78% 78%
Undergraduates 5,989 4,411
Student-faculty ratio 16:1 14:1
Setting University Center, MI Flint, MI
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a None
Test policy n/a Test-optional

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Saginaw Valley State University or University of Michigan-Flint harder to get into?

University of Michigan-Flint is more selective, with a 70% acceptance rate versus 72% at Saginaw Valley State University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Saginaw Valley State University or University of Michigan-Flint?

University of Michigan-Flint has the lower average net price ($7,007 versus $10,775). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.