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Overview |
Valpo | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Bellarmine University | ||
| 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
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Bellarmine University than Valparaiso University ($44,040.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Bellarmine University ($22,755 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 35.7% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,714 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($36,264 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 39 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Bellarmine University (87.8%)
Valpo vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Bellarmine University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/