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Overview |
Valpo | Washington College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Washington 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 955 students)
Valpo vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Washington College?
- Washington College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Washington College than Valparaiso University ($50,626.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Washington College ($22,755 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 5% lower than costs at Washington College ($13,180 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($35,683 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Valpo vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Washington 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 Washington College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Valparaiso University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/