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Overview |
Valpo | Michigan | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Valpo | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Valpo | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Michigan | ||
| 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 Michigan is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Michigan?
- Valparaiso University is 164.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Michigan than Valparaiso University ($55,002.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Valpo ($19,318 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 0.1% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($13,171 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 129.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($34,706 vs. $15,121)
Valpo vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 225 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Valpo vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Valparaiso University (90% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $20,400 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $54,000)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/