Valpo U vs U of E

Valparaiso University and the University of Evansville, both esteemed institutions in Indiana, offer distinct educational experiences. Valparaiso, a private Lutheran university, boasts a lower acceptance rate (68%) compared to Evansville's 85%. Valparaiso's student body is slightly larger, with an undergraduate population of 2,700 compared to Evansville's 2,300. While both universities offer a diverse range of majors, Valparaiso excels in nursing, business, and engineering, while Evansville shines in nursing, education, and music. Valparaiso's graduation rate stands at 75%, while Evansville's is slightly lower at 68%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	University of Evansville	Valparaiso University
Overview
Location	Evansville, Indiana	Valparaiso, Indiana
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	78.0%	81.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.0%	93.2%
Application fees		$30
SAT range	1050 - 1250	N/A
ACT range	22 - 29	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	51.0%
Students submitting ACT score	26.0%
Total number of applicants	3,661	6,095
Total number of admissions given out	2,744	5,679
Admitted students who chose to enroll	327	601
Yield rate	11.9%	10.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,670	$56,516
Average net price	$21,019	$21,997
Tuition	$38,600	$43,400
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,940 Meal plan: $6,830	Room/dormitory: $7,956 Meal plan: $4,916
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $31,657	100.0% Average amount $33,693
Students receiving federal student loan	53.0% Average amount $4,974	63.0% Average amount $5,416
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $15,977	11.0% Average amount $15,132

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,796 Men 39.9% Women 60.1%	2,507 Men 42.2% Women 57.8%
Graduate students	282 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%	417 Men 42.9% Women 57.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	35.4%	52.5%
International students	5.5%	6.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,013	2,033
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Indiana Illinois Ohio Tennessee	Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Ohio

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Engineering Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Health Professions Business Engineering Computer and Information Science Education
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.3%	74.5%
Dropout rate	7.8%	25.4%
Transferred out	22.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,214 Year 2: $68,153 Year 3: $70,827 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,140 Year 2: $57,556 Year 3: $66,202 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,206 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $57,264 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $54,948 Year 3: $53,543 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,615 Year 2: $45,221 Year 3: $53,185 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,029 Year 3: $34,532 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,141 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,403 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,104 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $94,025 Year 2: $117,572 Year 3: $120,200 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,690 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $73,522 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,015 Year 2: $65,089 Year 3: $70,796 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,962 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $70,724 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,617 Year 2: $59,485 Year 3: $68,143 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,126 Year 2: $62,934 Year 3: $62,049 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $42,790 Year 2: $45,902 Year 3: $55,968 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,691 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $54,471 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,272 Year 2: $50,231 Year 3: $53,238 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $50,613

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