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Overview |
Valpo | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Valpo | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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 | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Sewanee based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,704 students)
Valpo vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Sewanee than Valparaiso University ($50,874.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Sewanee ($22,755 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 10.8% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($13,180 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Sewanee The University of the South (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Sewanee The University of the South ($34,706 vs. $34,241)
Valpo vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Valpo .
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Valpo vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Valparaiso University (86% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/