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Overview |
Valpo | Berea College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Berea, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,433 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | berea.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Berea College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $44,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $7,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $2,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $55,298 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Berea College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 2,217 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 24.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 64.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1136/1298 | ||
| 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 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Berea College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Berea College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $5,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $59 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Berea College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Berea College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Berea College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Berea College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,433 students)
Valpo vs. Berea College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Berea College?
- Berea College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($44,300.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Berea College than Valparaiso University ($44,300.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than Valpo ($2,020 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 70.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($7,742 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Berea College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 59.3% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($55,298 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Berea College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Berea College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berea College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 42 points higher than at Berea College (1117)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Berea College (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Berea College (3.62)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Berea College (24.6%)
Valpo vs. Berea College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Berea 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 Berea College and Valpo.
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Berea College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $36,100)
- Berea College students graduate with a $21,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($5,800 vs. $27,000)
- Berea College graduates are paying $220 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($59 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berea College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/