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Overview |
Valpo | Hillsdale College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Hillsdale, Michigan | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | hillsdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Hillsdale College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $29,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $29,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $24,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $21,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Valpo | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,017 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Hillsdale College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Valpo | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Hillsdale College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Hillsdale College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,678 students)
Valpo vs. Hillsdale College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Hillsdale College?
- Valparaiso University is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Valpo than Hillsdale College ($43,400.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Hillsdale College ($22,755 vs. $24,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale College are 5.4% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,500 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Hillsdale College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 64.5% larger than aid received Hillsdale College ($34,706 vs. $21,093)
Valpo vs. Hillsdale College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Hillsdale College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale College or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
Valpo vs. Hillsdale College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Hillsdale College? 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 Hillsdale College and Valpo.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/