College comparison

Purdue University Northwest vs Saginaw Valley State University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN	Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI
Acceptance rateSaginaw Valley State University is more selective	72%	72%
SAT (25–75)	890–1140	920–1170
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,671	5,989
Avg net price	$6,079	$10,775
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Hammond, IN	University Center, MI

Quick answers

Is Purdue University Northwest or Saginaw Valley State University harder to get into?

Saginaw Valley State University is more selective: Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and Saginaw Valley State University's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest vs Saginaw Valley State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest and 920–1170 at Saginaw Valley State University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.