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Overview |
Biola University | Valpo | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Biola University | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Valpo | ||
| 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
- Biola University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 2,958 students)
Biola University vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Valpo?
- Biola University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Biola University than Valparaiso University ($44,382.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Biola University ($22,755 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 25.3% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,522 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 30.9% larger than aid received Biola University ($34,706 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 44 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is the same as at Valparaiso University (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/