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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Valparaiso University | Iowa State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valpo | ISU | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Valpo | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1090/1350 | ||
| 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 | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Valpo | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Valpo | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or ISU?
- Valparaiso University is 400.1% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Valpo than Iowa State University ($43,400.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Valpo ($15,310 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 40.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,358 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 214.3% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($34,706 vs. $11,043)
Valpo vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 17 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at ISU (3.7)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than ISU (90.2%)
Valpo vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or ISU? 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 ISU and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Iowa State University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $300 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $53,700)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $3,132 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($23,868 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/