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Overview |
Valpo | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Valpo | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Valpo | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,977 students)
Valpo vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Saint Anselm College than Valparaiso University ($43,940.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Saint Anselm College ($22,755 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 21.4% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($13,180 vs. $16,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Saint Anselm College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($34,706 vs. $27,936)
Valpo vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
Valpo vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Valparaiso University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $54,000)
- Saint Anselm College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Anselm College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/