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Overview |
Valpo | JCU | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Valpo | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,922 students)
Valpo vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at JCU than Valparaiso University ($45,490.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than JCU ($22,755 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 0.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,180 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 14.1% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($34,706 vs. $30,415)
Valpo vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 32 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at JCU (3.66)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than JCU (82.4%)
Valpo vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or JCU? 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 JCU and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is the same as at John Carroll University (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,000)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU 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/