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Overview |
Valpo | Elms College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #374 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $40,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $40,095 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $15,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $22,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $31,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 1,442 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
Valpo | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Elms 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,332 students)
Valpo vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Elms College?
- Valparaiso University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Valpo than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($45,136.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Valpo ($22,311 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 13.9% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,306 vs. $15,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 10.7% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($34,326 vs. $31,015)
Valpo vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 183 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Elms College (87.7%)
Valpo vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Elms 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 Elms College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College 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 Elms College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/