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Overview |
Valpo | Wooster | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,967 students)
Valpo vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Wooster than Valparaiso University ($57,050.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Wooster ($22,755 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 2.4% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($13,180 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 21.9% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($42,315 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 78 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have at the same average high school GPA (3.76) as students at Wooster (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Valpo vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Valparaiso University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/