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Overview |
Valpo | Denison | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Valpo | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,416 students)
Valpo vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Denison?
- Denison University is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Denison than Valparaiso University ($60,000.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Denison ($22,755 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 9.3% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,180 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($36,497 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have at the same average high school GPA (3.76) as students at Denison (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Denison (22%)
Valpo vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Denison? 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 Denison and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Valparaiso University (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,000)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/