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Overview |
Valpo | Kent State | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Valpo | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Kent State?
- Valparaiso University is 252.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.7% higher at Valpo than Kent State University at Kent ($43,400.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Valpo ($19,046 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 4% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,676 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 263.8% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($34,706 vs. $9,539)
Valpo vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 92 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Kent State (88%)
Valpo vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Kent State University at Kent (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/