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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Purdue UChicago Bradley Illinois Michigan Butler ISU| Illinois Institute of Technology | Valparaiso University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Valpo | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IIT | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
IIT | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 49% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 2,958 students)
IIT vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Valpo?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at IIT than Valparaiso University ($48,670.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than IIT ($22,755 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 18.1% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($13,180 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 16% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($40,243 vs. $34,706)
IIT vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 92 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming IIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $25,300 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $54,000)
- Valparaiso University and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Valparaiso University and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/