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Overview |
Valpo | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Valpo | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,410 students)
Valpo vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Lawrence than Valparaiso University ($55,149.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Lawrence ($23,168 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 12.4% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,838 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($40,431 vs. $34,326)
Valpo vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Lawrence (63%)
Valpo vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Valparaiso University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $45,600)
- Valparaiso University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Valpo graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/