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Overview |
Valpo | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,169 students)
Valpo vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or University of Mount Union?
- Valparaiso University is 29% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Valpo than University of Mount Union ($45,136.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Valpo ($22,835 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 15.7% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,500 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 42.7% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($34,326 vs. $24,047)
Valpo vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 81 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
Valpo vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than University of Mount Union (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,200)
- University of Mount Union and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Mount Union and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/