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Overview |
Valpo | UNI | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Valpo | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Valpo | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | UNI | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or UNI?
- Valparaiso University is 435.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at Valpo than University of Northern Iowa ($43,400.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Valpo ($15,782 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 41.1% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,343 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 441.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($34,706 vs. $6,412)
Valpo vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 109 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Valpo (94.2%)
Valpo vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or UNI? 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 UNI and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than University of Northern Iowa (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $6,300 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/