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Bradley Butler Purdue Trine University DePauw Lewis University UE IU Marquette University University of Dayton IWU Hope College| Valparaiso University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valpo | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Valpo | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | - | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Aquinas College | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 342 students)
Valpo vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Aquinas College?
- Valparaiso University is 103.3% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.3% higher at Valpo than Aquinas College ($43,400.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Valpo ($20,892 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 48.9% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($8,850 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 170.7% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($34,706 vs. $12,820)
Valpo vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 44 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Valpo vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Aquinas College? 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 Aquinas College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Aquinas College (71% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/