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Overview |
Valpo | Alma College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Alma College | ||
| 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,260 students)
Valpo vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Alma College?
- Alma College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Alma College than Valparaiso University ($45,346.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Alma College ($22,755 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 4.4% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,624 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($34,736 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 49 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Valpo vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Alma College? 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 Alma College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Alma College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,300)
- Alma College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alma College 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 Alma College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/