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Overview |
Valpo | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $22,534 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $22,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 755 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1010/1315 | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Bushnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 758 students)
Valpo vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Bushnell?
- Valparaiso University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Valpo than Bushnell University ($45,136.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Valpo ($22,534 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 21.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,980 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 49.7% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($34,326 vs. $22,933)
Valpo vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 167 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Valpo vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/