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Overview |
Lewis University | Valpo | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $45,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $45,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $13,306 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $23,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $34,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 6,133 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 5,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
Lewis University | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis University | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | 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
- Lewis University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (6,636 students vs. 2,846 students)
Lewis University vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Valpo than Lewis University ($45,136.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Valpo ($19,472 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 9.6% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,140 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 29% larger than aid received Lewis University ($34,326 vs. $26,606)
Lewis University vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 108 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Lewis University (3.6)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Lewis University (72.7%)
Lewis University vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Lewis University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lewis University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,500)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/