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Overview |
Valpo | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Valpo | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Wisconsin?
- Valparaiso University is 368% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Valpo than University of Wisconsin Madison ($43,400.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Valpo ($13,376 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 2.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,894 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 210.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($34,706 vs. $11,171)
Valpo vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 141 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin (49.1%)
Valpo vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Valparaiso University (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $10,800 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $54,000)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/