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Bradley Butler Purdue Trine University DePauw Lewis University UE IU Carroll University Marquette University Loras College Wisconsin| Valparaiso University | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valpo | SNC | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,882 students)
Valpo vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or SNC?
- Valparaiso University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than SNC for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Valpo than Saint Norbert College ($43,400.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than SNC ($22,755 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Norbert College are 8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,202 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Saint Norbert College ($34,706 vs. $28,627)
Valpo vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 34 points higher than at SNC (1125)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SNC (3.57)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than SNC (83.6%)
Valpo vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or SNC? 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 SNC and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Saint Norbert College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $3,100 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $50,900)
- Saint Norbert College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Norbert College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SNC 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/