Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Murray State's yield is 3 pts higher than Saginaw Valley State's
Yield rate - 2
Saginaw Valley State admits 78% vs. 86% at Murray State
Acceptance rate - 3
Murray State's SAT midpoint is 10 points higher than Saginaw Valley State's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Saginaw Valley StateAccessible
- Murray StateOpen
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
- Saginaw Valley StateTest-blind
- Murray StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Saginaw Valley State
GPA and the high school record are required. 42% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Murray State
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 42% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Saginaw Valley State | Murray State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Saginaw Valley State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Saginaw Valley State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Saginaw Valley State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About 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