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Overview |
Valpo | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Valpo | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Valpo | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Stephens College | ||
| 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 590 students)
Valpo vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Stephens College?
- Valparaiso University is 76.5% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Valpo than Stephens College ($43,400.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Stephens College ($22,755 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 14.7% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,488 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 123.6% larger than aid received Stephens College ($34,706 vs. $15,518)
Valpo vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 123 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Valpo vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Stephens 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 Stephens College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Stephens College (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $37,400)
- Stephens College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Stephens College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/