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Overview |
Valpo | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Valpo | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or UM-Flint?
- Valparaiso University is 244% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.4% higher at Valpo than University of Michigan Flint ($43,400.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Valpo ($10,840 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 24% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,628 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 159.2% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($34,706 vs. $13,389)
Valpo vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 167 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UM-Flint (3.54)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
Valpo vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than University of Michigan Flint (71% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $11,500 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $42,500)
- University of Michigan Flint and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Michigan Flint 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 UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/