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Overview |
Valpo | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Valpo | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Salve Regina 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,836 students)
Valpo vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Salve Regina University than Valparaiso University ($47,180.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Salve Regina University ($23,168 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 31.5% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($13,306 vs. $17,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($34,326 vs. $29,790)
Valpo vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
Valpo vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Valparaiso University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $300 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,000)
- Salve Regina University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/