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Overview |
Valpo | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,362 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $32,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $32,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $30,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $20,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 2,895 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Benedictine College | ||
| 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 Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,362 students)
Valpo vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Benedictine College?
- Valparaiso University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Valpo than Benedictine College ($43,400.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Benedictine College ($22,755 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 13.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,580 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Benedictine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 66% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($34,706 vs. $20,907)
Valpo vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 30 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Valpo (94.2%)
Valpo vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Benedictine 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 Benedictine College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Benedictine College (71% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $42,600)
- Benedictine College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/