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Overview |
Valpo | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Carroll University | ||
| 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
- Carroll University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Carroll University?
- Valparaiso University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Valpo than Carroll University ($43,400.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Carroll University ($22,755 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 14% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,564 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 45% larger than aid received Carroll University ($34,706 vs. $23,933)
Valpo vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 72 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Valpo vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Carroll University (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll University and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/