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Overview |
Valpo | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Valpo | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,573 students)
Valpo vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Valparaiso University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Valpo than Roberts Wesleyan College ($43,400.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($22,755 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 11.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,792 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 41.7% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($34,706 vs. $24,493)
Valpo vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 92 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Valpo (94.2%)
Valpo vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/