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Overview |
Valpo | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Valpo | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Valpo | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Valpo | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Brescia University | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 646 students)
Valpo vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Brescia University?
- Valparaiso University is 60.7% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Valpo than Brescia University ($43,400.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Valpo ($16,127 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 25% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,540 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 43.5% larger than aid received Brescia University ($34,706 vs. $24,180)
Valpo vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 156 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Valpo vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Brescia University? 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 Brescia University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Brescia University (71% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $42,400)
- Valparaiso University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Valpo graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/