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Overview |
Valpo | Union University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,731 students)
Valpo vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Union University?
- Valparaiso University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Valpo than Union University ($43,400.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Union University ($22,755 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 22.7% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,740 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Union University ($34,706 vs. $28,520)
Valpo vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 4 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Union University (52.6%)
Valpo vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Union 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 Union University and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Union University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/