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Overview |
Valpo | Andrews University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Berrien Springs, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #403 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | andrews.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $31,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $31,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $9,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $24,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $18,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Valpo | Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,226 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1100/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Valpo | Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,858 students)
Valpo vs. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Andrews University?
- Valparaiso University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Valpo than Andrews University ($43,400.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Andrews University ($22,755 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 39.1% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,474 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 87% larger than aid received Andrews University ($34,706 vs. $18,557)
Valpo vs. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Andrews University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 68 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Andrews University (91.3%)
Valpo vs. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Andrews University? 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 Andrews University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Andrews University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $43,700)
- Andrews University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Andrews University and Valpo 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 Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/