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Overview |
Valpo | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Georgetown 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,548 students)
Valpo vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Georgetown College?
- Valparaiso University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Valpo than Georgetown College ($43,400.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Valpo ($15,152 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 17.6% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,210 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Georgetown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 16.1% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($40,308 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 114 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Valpo vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Georgetown 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 Georgetown College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Georgetown College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,300)
- Georgetown College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown 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 Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/