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Overview |
Valpo | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 13.2% | ||
| 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 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Valpo | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 15% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at University of Scranton than Valparaiso University ($49,912.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than University of Scranton ($22,755 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 25.1% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,180 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 14.9% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($34,706 vs. $30,218)
Valpo vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 25 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
Valpo vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Valparaiso University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $8,100 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $54,000)
- University of Scranton and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/