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Overview |
Valpo | Iowa | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Valpo | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $223 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Iowa?
- Valparaiso University is 398.2% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Valpo than University of Iowa ($43,400.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Valpo ($19,587 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 14.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,476 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 248.5% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($34,706 vs. $9,959)
Valpo vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 5 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Iowa (86%)
Valpo vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is the same as at University of Iowa (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $5,800 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $54,000)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/