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Overview |
Valpo | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Valpo | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,328 students)
Valpo vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or University of Dallas?
- University of Dallas is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($44,630.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at University of Dallas than Valparaiso University ($44,630.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than University of Dallas ($22,755 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 4.8% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($13,180 vs. $13,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as University of Dallas (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 4.4% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($36,231 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 58 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
Valpo vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Valparaiso University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/