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Overview |
Valpo | FDU | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $34,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $34,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $16,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $26,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $25,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 4,457 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 4,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1040/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Valpo | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,778 students)
Valpo vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or FDU?
- Valparaiso University is 30.5% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Valpo than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($45,136.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than FDU ($23,168 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 21% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,306 vs. $16,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($34,326 vs. $25,882)
Valpo vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 125 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Valpo (92.2%)
Valpo vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or FDU? 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 FDU and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $1,100 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU 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 FDU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/