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Overview |
Valpo | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Valpo | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Ohio University?
- Valparaiso University is 225% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at Valpo than Ohio University Main Campus ($43,400.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Valpo ($20,207 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 6.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,336 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 268.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($34,706 vs. $9,416)
Valpo vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 51 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Valpo vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/