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Overview |
Valpo | UC | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Valpo | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Valpo | UC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or UC?
- Valparaiso University is 277.5% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Valpo than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($43,400.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Valpo ($20,149 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 2.6% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,852 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 297.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($34,706 vs. $8,733)
Valpo vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 6 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UC (3.69)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than UC (86.2%)
Valpo vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or UC? 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 UC and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $8,400 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/