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Overview |
Valpo | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Valpo | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,309 students)
Valpo vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Walsh College?
- Valparaiso University is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Valpo than Walsh University ($43,400.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Valpo ($20,032 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 12.6% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,700 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Walsh University ($34,706 vs. $26,172)
Valpo vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Valpo vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Walsh 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 Walsh College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Walsh University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $45,400)
- Valparaiso University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Valpo graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/