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Overview |
Valpo | Drury University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #522 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | drury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Drury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $10,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $22,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $25,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Drury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 2,621 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 58.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1050/1310 | ||
| 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 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Valpo | Drury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Drury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,141 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Drury University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Drury University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Drury 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Drury University based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,596 students)
Valpo vs. Drury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Drury University?
- Valparaiso University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Drury University for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Valpo than Drury University ($45,136.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drury University than Valpo ($22,194 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drury University are 26.9% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,486 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drury University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 35.8% larger than aid received Drury University ($34,326 vs. $25,282)
Valpo vs. Drury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Drury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drury University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Drury University (1185) is 26 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Drury University (26)
- Accepted freshman Drury University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Drury University (58.9%)
Valpo vs. Drury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Drury 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 Drury University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Drury University (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $18,600 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $35,400)
- Drury University students graduate with a $2,859 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,141 vs. $27,000)
- Drury University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/