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Overview |
Valpo | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $17,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $17,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $7,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $14,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $14,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 70.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 940/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Valpo | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $163 |
Diversity |
Valpo | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | FBBC&TS | ||
| 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 FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 448 students)
Valpo vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or FBBC&TS?
- Valparaiso University is 141.2% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.2% higher at Valpo than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($43,400.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Valpo ($14,845 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 74.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($7,540 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 135.8% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($34,706 vs. $14,717)
Valpo vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 108 points higher than at FBBC&TS (1051)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FBBC&TS (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
Valpo vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (71% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $19,700 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $11,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($15,829 vs. $27,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/