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Bradley Butler Purdue Trine University DePauw Lewis University UE IU Old Dominion Marquette University University of Dayton IWU| Valparaiso University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valpo | VWC | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Valpo | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,538 students)
Valpo vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or VWC?
- Valparaiso University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Valpo than Virginia Wesleyan College ($43,400.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than VWC ($22,755 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 19.1% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,070 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 25.9% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($34,706 vs. $27,568)
Valpo vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 177 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than VWC (81.4%)
Valpo vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or VWC? 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 VWC and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $12,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College 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 VWC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/