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Overview |
Valpo | Miami | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $14,635 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Valpo | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Valpo | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 2,846 students)
Valpo vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Miami?
- Valparaiso University is 208.4% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Valpo than Miami University ($45,136.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Miami ($23,168 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 25.6% lower than costs at Miami University ($13,306 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Miami University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 170.6% larger than aid received Miami University ($34,326 vs. $12,685)
Valpo vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 100 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Miami students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Miami (82.1%)
Valpo vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Miami? 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 Miami and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Valparaiso University (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $300 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,000)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/