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Overview |
Valpo | Northland College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $40,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $40,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $24,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $30,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 894 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 642 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1096/1318 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Northland College | ||
| 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 485 students)
Valpo vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Northland College?
- Valparaiso University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Valpo than Northland College ($45,136.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Northland College ($23,168 vs. $24,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 19.9% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,100 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Northland College ($34,326 vs. $30,355)
Valpo vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 41 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Northland College (71.8%)
Valpo vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Northland 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 Northland College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Northland College (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College 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 Northland 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/