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Overview |
Valpo | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 206 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $15,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $14,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 70 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 61.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1100/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Valpo | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Valpo | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 206 students)
Valpo vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Emmaus Bible College?
- Valparaiso University is 119.2% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at Valpo than Emmaus Bible College ($43,400.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Valpo ($15,521 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 45.6% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,050 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Emmaus Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 133.6% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($34,706 vs. $14,856)
Valpo vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 90 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Emmaus Bible College (3.58)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Valpo (94.2%)
Valpo vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Emmaus Bible College (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $22,300 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $11,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($15,509 vs. $27,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/