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Overview |
Valpo | Drew University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Valpo | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Valpo | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,092 students)
Valpo vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Drew University?
- Valparaiso University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Valpo than Drew University ($43,400.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Drew University ($22,755 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 24.4% lower than costs at Drew University ($13,180 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Drew University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Drew University ($34,706 vs. $31,901)
Valpo vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Valpo vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Drew 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 Drew University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Drew University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $54,000)
- Drew University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drew 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 Drew University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/