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Overview |
Valpo | The King's College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Valpo | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Valpo | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Valpo | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 326 students)
Valpo vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or The King's College?
- Valparaiso University is 106.7% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at Valpo than The King's College ($43,400.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than The King's College ($22,755 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 39.6% lower than costs at The King's College ($13,180 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than The King's College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 40.9% larger than aid received The King's College ($34,706 vs. $24,640)
Valpo vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 22 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Valpo vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or The King's College? 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 The King's College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than The King's College (71% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/