Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Saginaw Valley State admits 78% vs. 81% at Westfield State
Acceptance rate - 2
Westfield State's yield is 0 pts higher than Saginaw Valley State's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Westfield StateAccessible
- Saginaw Valley StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Westfield StateTest-optional
- Saginaw Valley StateTest-blind
How they read a record
Westfield State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Saginaw Valley State
GPA and the high school record are required. 42% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Westfield State | Saginaw Valley State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Saginaw Valley State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Saginaw Valley State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Saginaw Valley State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why