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Overview |
Valpo | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Valparaiso University ($49,410.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Saint Joseph's University ($22,755 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 16% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,180 vs. $15,285)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($34,706 vs. $29,822)
Valpo vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Saint Joseph's University (88.7%)
Valpo vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Valparaiso University (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $54,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/