Valparaiso University Comparison

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Overview

Valpo
Location Valparaiso, IN
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 2,958
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #313
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church in America
Status Non-profit
Website valpo.edu
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Costs

Valpo
Tuition (In State) $43,400
Tuition (Out of State) $43,400
Room & Board $13,180
Avg Net Price $22,755
Avg Grant Aid $34,706
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Valpo
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 6,842
Admitted 6,442
Acceptance Rate 94.2%
Enrolled % 9.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.76
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Difficult
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 27/30
SAT Range 1140/1360
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

Valpo
Student to Faculty Ratio 11:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (13%)
  • Health Professions (12%)
  • Engineering (10%)
  • Social Sciences (9%)
  • Education (5%)

Outcomes

Valpo
Graduation Rate 71%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $54,000
Making Student Loan Payments 77%
Median Student Loan Debt $27,000
Median Loan Payment $279

Diversity

Valpo
% Men 45%
% Women 55%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 72%
% Black 6%
% Hispanic 8%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 7%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Valpo
% In-State 48%
% Out-of-State 49%

Campus

Valpo
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/