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Overview |
Valpo | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Valpo | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Valpo | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Wagner College | ||
| 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 Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,932 students)
Valpo vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Wagner College than Valparaiso University ($50,200.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Wagner College ($23,168 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 17.2% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,306 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 2.9% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($35,322 vs. $34,326)
Valpo vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Wagner College (83.5%)
Valpo vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Wagner College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $54,000)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/