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Overview |
Valpo | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $20,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $20,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $19,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 69% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1063/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Valpo | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,427 students)
Valpo vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or College of the Ozarks?
- Valparaiso University is 117% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $20,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at Valpo than College of the Ozarks ($45,136.00 vs. $20,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than Valpo ($12,279 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 56.5% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($8,500 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 71.8% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($34,326 vs. $19,983)
Valpo vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 90 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at College of the Ozarks (3.71)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than College of the Ozarks (14.9%)
Valpo vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than College of the Ozarks (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $17,200 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/