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Overview |
Valpo | OWU | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,410 students)
Valpo vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at OWU than Valparaiso University ($49,262.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than OWU ($22,755 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 4.3% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($13,180 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($36,757 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than OWU (52.2%)
Valpo vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or OWU? 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 OWU and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $4,400 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/