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Overview |
Valpo | Webster University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Valpo | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Valpo | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Webster University?
- Valparaiso University is 46.4% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Valpo than Webster University ($43,400.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Webster University ($22,755 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webster University are 6.3% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,398 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 65.7% larger than aid received Webster University ($34,706 vs. $20,944)
Valpo vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 50 points higher than at Webster University (1109)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Webster University (3.64)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Valpo vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Webster University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,800)
- Webster University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Webster University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/