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Overview |
Valpo | Louisville | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Valpo | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $203 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Louisville | ||
| 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 Louisville is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Louisville?
- Valparaiso University is 252.2% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Valpo than University of Louisville ($43,400.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Valpo ($19,327 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 23.5% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,668 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 184.1% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($34,706 vs. $12,216)
Valpo vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is the same at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Valpo vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than University of Louisville (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/