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Overview |
Valpo | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $49,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $49,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $38,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 4,740 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 4,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Valpo | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Whitworth University | ||
| 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 Whitworth University based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,345 students)
Valpo vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($49,600.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Whitworth University than Valparaiso University ($49,600.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Whitworth University ($23,168 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 3% lower than costs at Whitworth University ($13,306 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Whitworth University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($38,334 vs. $34,326)
Valpo vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Whitworth University (3.72)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Whitworth University (86.8%)
Valpo vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Whitworth 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 Whitworth University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Valparaiso University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,200)
- Whitworth University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Whitworth University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whitworth University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/