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Overview |
Valpo | The University of Findlay | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Findlay, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 4,869 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | findlay.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | The University of Findlay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $36,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $36,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $24,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $26,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,609 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1010/1213 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | The University of Findlay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Valpo | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | The University of Findlay | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Findlay is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (4,869 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. The University of Findlay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or The University of Findlay?
- Valparaiso University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than The University of Findlay for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $36,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Valpo than The University of Findlay ($43,400.00 vs. $36,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than The University of Findlay ($22,755 vs. $24,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Findlay are 22.9% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,720 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as The University of Findlay (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 28.6% larger than aid received The University of Findlay ($34,706 vs. $26,989)
Valpo vs. The University of Findlay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or The University of Findlay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Findlay or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 112 points higher than at The University of Findlay (1047)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at The University of Findlay (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at The University of Findlay (3.7)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than The University of Findlay (86%)
Valpo vs. The University of Findlay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or The University of Findlay? 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 University of Findlay and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than The University of Findlay (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,500 more per year than The University of Findlay graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,500)
- The University of Findlay students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of Findlay graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of Findlay students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/