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Overview |
Northwestern | Valpo | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 2,958 students)
Northwestern vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Valpo?
- Northwestern University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Northwestern than Valparaiso University ($62,391.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Valpo ($22,095 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 47.5% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($13,180 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 77.8% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($61,716 vs. $34,706)
Northwestern vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 301 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Valparaiso University (94% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $35,800 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $54,000)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/