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Overview |
Valpo | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Dearborn, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 8,035 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #405 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $14,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $30,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $10,803 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $12,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $9,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Valpo | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 12,373 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 7,254 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 58.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 990/1260 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Valpo | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Valpo | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (8,035 students vs. 2,846 students)
Valpo vs. UM-Dearborn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or UM-Dearborn?
- Valparaiso University is 210.3% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $14,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Valpo than University of Michigan Dearborn ($45,136.00 vs. $30,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Valpo ($12,798 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 23.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,803 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Michigan Dearborn (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 259.4% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($34,326 vs. $9,552)
Valpo vs. UM-Dearborn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or UM-Dearborn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Dearborn or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 54 points higher than at UM-Dearborn (1105)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than UM-Dearborn (58.6%)
Valpo vs. UM-Dearborn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or UM-Dearborn? 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 UM-Dearborn and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $1,200 more per year than UM-Dearborn graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $52,800)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/