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Overview |
Valpo | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #55 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $60,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $60,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $33,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $42,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Valpo | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 9,997 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1380/1530 | ||
| 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 | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $136 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Grinnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,759 students)
Valpo vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Grinnell?
- Grinnell College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Grinnell than Valparaiso University ($60,988.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Grinnell ($22,755 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 14.2% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($13,180 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 21.7% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($42,231 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Grinnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 243 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Valpo vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Grinnell? 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 Grinnell and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Valparaiso University (88% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $54,000)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/