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Overview |
Valpo | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 850/1010 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Valpo | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Wilmington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,046 students)
Valpo vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Wilmington College?
- Valparaiso University is 52.7% more expensive to attend than Wilmington College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Valpo than Wilmington College ($43,400.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Wilmington College ($22,755 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 22% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,800 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Wilmington College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 112.6% larger than aid received Wilmington College ($34,706 vs. $16,326)
Valpo vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 193 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wilmington College (21)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wilmington College (3.47)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Wilmington College (88.1%)
Valpo vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Wilmington College? 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 Wilmington College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Wilmington College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $40,000)
- Wilmington College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilmington College 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 Wilmington College 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/