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UB Bradley Butler Purdue Trine University Le Moyne College DePauw Lewis University UE IU Marquette University St. Bona| Valparaiso University | Canisius College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valpo | Canisius | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $30,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $30,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,158 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $19,635 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $21,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,131 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,211 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Canisius | ||
| 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,492 students)
Valpo vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Canisius?
- Valparaiso University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Valpo than Canisius College ($43,400.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Valpo ($19,635 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 8.4% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,158 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Canisius College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 63.6% larger than aid received Canisius College ($34,706 vs. $21,215)
Valpo vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 81 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Valpo vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Canisius? 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 Canisius and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Canisius College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/