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Overview |
Valpo | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Valpo | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Wofford 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,823 students)
Valpo vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Wofford College than Valparaiso University ($49,760.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Wofford College ($22,755 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 13.2% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,180 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($36,005 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 11 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Valpo vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Valparaiso University (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $54,000)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/