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Overview |
Valpo | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Valpo | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | DeSales 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
- DeSales University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 2,846 students)
Valpo vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or DeSales University?
- Valparaiso University is 5% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Valpo than DeSales University ($45,136.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than DeSales University ($23,168 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 3.7% lower than costs at DeSales University ($13,306 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 19.2% larger than aid received DeSales University ($34,326 vs. $28,789)
Valpo vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 105 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than DeSales University (78.6%)
Valpo vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than DeSales University (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $2,900 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/