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Overview |
Valpo | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Valpo | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
Valpo | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Valparaiso University is 315.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Valpo than University of Missouri Columbia ($43,400.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Valpo ($19,889 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 21% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,890 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 200.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($34,706 vs. $11,545)
Valpo vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 44 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Valpo vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $200 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $54,000)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/