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Overview |
Valpo | Central College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1040/1218 | ||
| 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 | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Central 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 Central College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,169 students)
Valpo vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Central College?
- Valparaiso University is 119.2% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at Valpo than Central College ($43,400.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Central College ($22,755 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 21.4% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,860 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 215.5% larger than aid received Central College ($34,706 vs. $10,999)
Valpo vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 91 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Central College (79.2%)
Valpo vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Central 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 Central College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Central College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,000)
- Central College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Central College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/