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Overview |
Valpo | NSA | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Moscow, Idaho | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | nsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | NSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $15,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $15,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $16,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $3,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Valpo | NSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 126 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 108 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Valpo | NSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | NSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Valpo | NSA | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | NSA | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | NSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than NSA based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 351 students)
Valpo vs. NSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or NSA?
- Valparaiso University is 187.5% more expensive to attend than NSA for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $15,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.5% higher at Valpo than New Saint Andrews College ($45,136.00 vs. $15,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than Valpo ($16,064 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 232.6% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($4,000 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than New Saint Andrews College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 884.7% larger than aid received New Saint Andrews College ($34,326 vs. $3,486)
Valpo vs. NSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or NSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSA or Valpo .
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than NSA (85.7%)
Valpo vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or NSA? 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 NSA and Valpo.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/