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Overview |
Valpo | SU | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Valpo | SU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,483 students)
Valpo vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or SU?
- Southwestern University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at SU than Valparaiso University ($48,450.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than SU ($22,755 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 7.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,300 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($34,706 vs. $30,609)
Valpo vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 9 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SU (3.5)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than SU (44.8%)
Valpo vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or SU? 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 SU and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Valparaiso University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $54,000)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU 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/