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Overview |
Valpo | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Valpo | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Valpo | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augsburg College is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,088 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Augsburg College?
- Valparaiso University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Valpo than Augsburg College ($43,400.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Augsburg College ($22,755 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 14% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,559 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($34,706 vs. $32,266)
Valpo vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 127 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Valpo vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Augsburg 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 Augsburg College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Augsburg College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $52,000)
- Augsburg College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augsburg 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 Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/