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Overview |
IU South Bend | Valpo | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $45,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $45,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $13,306 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $23,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $34,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 6,133 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 5,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1080/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 43% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 2,846 students)
IU South Bend vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 502.5% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.4% higher at Valpo than Indiana University South Bend ($45,136.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Valpo ($8,090 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 18.6% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,216 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 321.1% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($34,326 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 204 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than IU South Bend (86%)
IU South Bend vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Indiana University South Bend (71% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $16,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/