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Overview |
Valpo | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Valpo | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,247 students)
Valpo vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Susquahanna than Valparaiso University ($56,600.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Susquahanna ($23,168 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 18% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,306 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Susquehanna University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 32% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($45,318 vs. $34,326)
Valpo vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Valpo vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Valparaiso University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $54,000)
- Susquehanna University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna 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/