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Overview |
Valpo | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Valpo | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Valpo | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | WUSTL | ||
| 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
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at WUSTL than Valparaiso University ($59,420.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than WUSTL ($22,755 vs. $23,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 40.1% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($13,180 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 67.7% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($58,188 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 310 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
Valpo vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Valparaiso University (93% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $28,800 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $54,000)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($19,900 vs. $27,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/