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Overview |
Valpo | Emmanuel College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #421 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | emmanuel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Emmanuel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $44,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $44,448 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $32,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $29,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Emmanuel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 5,786 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 4,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1160/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Valpo | Emmanuel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Emmanuel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Emmanuel College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Valpo | Emmanuel College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,012 students)
Valpo vs. Emmanuel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Emmanuel College?
- Emmanuel College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($44,448.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Emmanuel College than Valparaiso University ($44,448.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Emmanuel College ($22,755 vs. $32,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 26.9% lower than costs at Emmanuel College ($13,180 vs. $16,730)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Emmanuel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Emmanuel College ($34,706 vs. $29,956)
Valpo vs. Emmanuel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Emmanuel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmanuel College or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Emmanuel College (3.6)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Emmanuel College (79.7%)
Valpo vs. Emmanuel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Emmanuel College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Emmanuel College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $50,600)
- Emmanuel College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel 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/