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Overview |
Valpo | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,650 students)
Valpo vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Asbury University?
- Valparaiso University is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Valpo than Asbury University ($43,400.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Valpo ($21,506 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 52.6% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($8,636 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 39.4% larger than aid received Asbury University ($34,706 vs. $24,888)
Valpo vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 58 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Valpo vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Asbury 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 Asbury University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is the same as at Asbury University (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/