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Overview |
Valpo | OC | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Valpo | OC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | OC | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,537 students)
Valpo vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or OC?
- Valparaiso University is 76.8% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Valpo than Oklahoma Christian University ($43,400.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Valpo ($20,237 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 59.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($8,280 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 97.2% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($34,706 vs. $17,601)
Valpo vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 41 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Valpo (94.2%)
Valpo vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or OC? 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 OC and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $12,200 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/