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Overview |
Valpo | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,876 | ||
| 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 | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Valpo | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Edgewood 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,876 students)
Valpo vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Edgewood College?
- Valparaiso University is 29.4% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Valpo than Edgewood College ($43,400.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Edgewood College ($22,755 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 8.7% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,120 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 78.7% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($34,706 vs. $19,418)
Valpo vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 109 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Valpo (94.2%)
Valpo vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Edgewood College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/