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Overview |
Valpo | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,299 students)
Valpo vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Wittenberg University?
- Valparaiso University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Valpo than Wittenberg University ($43,400.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Wittenberg University ($22,755 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 16.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,280 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($34,706 vs. $32,632)
Valpo vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Wittenberg University (93.9%)
Valpo vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is the same as at Wittenberg University (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,300)
- Wittenberg University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wittenberg University and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/