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Overview |
Valpo | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $39,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $39,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $11,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $26,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $27,910 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1080/1330 | ||
| 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 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Valpo | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Carroll College | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,103 students)
Valpo vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Carroll College?
- Valparaiso University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Valpo than Carroll College ($45,136.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Carroll College ($23,168 vs. $26,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 14.5% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,624 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 23% larger than aid received Carroll College ($34,326 vs. $27,910)
Valpo vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 49 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll College (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Carroll College (3.64)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Carroll College (72.6%)
Valpo vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Carroll 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 Carroll College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Carroll College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,500)
- Carroll College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/