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Overview |
Valpo | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Wheaton 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,667 students)
Valpo vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Wheaton College than Valparaiso University ($59,750.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Wheaton College ($22,755 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 12.3% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($13,180 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($41,665 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Valpo vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Valparaiso University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $300 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/