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Overview |
Valpo | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $31,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $24,793 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Valpo | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 2,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Valpo | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Nazareth College | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,439 students)
Valpo vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Nazareth College?
- Valparaiso University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Valpo than Nazareth College ($45,136.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Nazareth College ($23,168 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 17.4% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($13,306 vs. $15,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Nazareth College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 38.5% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($34,326 vs. $24,793)
Valpo vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Nazareth College (79.5%)
Valpo vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Valparaiso University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/