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Overview |
Valpo | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Springfield College | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,921 students)
Valpo vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Springfield College?
- Valparaiso University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Valpo than Springfield College ($43,400.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Springfield College ($22,755 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 4.1% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,180 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Springfield College ($34,706 vs. $28,376)
Valpo vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 117 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Valpo vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Springfield College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/