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Overview |
Goshen College | Valpo | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goshen College | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goshen College | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Goshen College | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Valpo than Goshen College ($43,400.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Valpo ($19,267 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 18.7% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,100 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Goshen College ($34,706 vs. $28,700)
Goshen College vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 100 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Goshen College (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Goshen College (93.5%)
Goshen College vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Valparaiso University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $6,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($20,101 vs. $27,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/