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Overview |
Valpo | Umary | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 3,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | umary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Umary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $18,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $18,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $18,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $13,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Umary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,499 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1096/1320 | ||
| 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 | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Valpo | Umary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Umary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Umary | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Umary | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Umary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,652 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Umary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Umary?
- Valparaiso University is 132% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132% higher at Valpo than University of Mary ($43,400.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Valpo ($18,369 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 60.3% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($8,220 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as University of Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 159.6% larger than aid received University of Mary ($34,706 vs. $13,371)
Valpo vs. Umary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Umary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Umary or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 93 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Umary (81.4%)
Valpo vs. Umary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Umary? 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 Umary and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than University of Mary (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Umary graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,900)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/