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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Valpo | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Valpo?
- Agnes Scott College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Agnes Scott College than Valparaiso University ($45,456.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Agnes Scott College ($22,755 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 1.5% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($13,180 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Agnes Scott College ($34,706 vs. $34,267)
Agnes Scott College vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Valpo? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Valpo and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Agnes Scott College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $41,600)
- Valparaiso University and Agnes Scott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Valparaiso University and Agnes Scott College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/