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Overview |
Valpo | WWU | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Valpo | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Valpo | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Valpo | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Valpo | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,508 students)
Valpo vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or WWU?
- Valparaiso University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Valpo than William Woods University ($43,400.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than WWU ($22,755 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 26.1% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,450 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 69.9% larger than aid received William Woods University ($34,706 vs. $20,431)
Valpo vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 124 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than WWU (61.5%)
Valpo vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or WWU? 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 WWU and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than William Woods University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $15,400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/