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Overview |
Valpo | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 20/27 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Valpo | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,747 students)
Valpo vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or St. Ambrose University ?
- Valparaiso University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Valpo than Saint Ambrose University ($43,400.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than St. Ambrose University ($22,755 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 9.9% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,988 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($34,706 vs. $25,476)
Valpo vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 109 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Valpo vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or St. Ambrose University ? 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 St. Ambrose University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Saint Ambrose University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $5,700 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/