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Overview |
Valpo | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1075/1290 | ||
| 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 | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Augustana 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 Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,158 students)
Valpo vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Augustana University?
- Valparaiso University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Valpo than Augustana University ($45,136.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Augustana University ($23,168 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 40.5% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,470 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 22.9% larger than aid received Augustana University ($34,326 vs. $27,925)
Valpo vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 5 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Augustana University (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have at the same average high school GPA (3.76) as students at Augustana University (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Valpo vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Augustana University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,800)
- Augustana University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana University and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/