- Both University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (USF) and Valparaiso University (VU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Indiana.
- VU has more expensive tuition of $46,588 than USF ($35,420).
- VU has tighter acceptance rate of 84.28% than USF (98.72%).
- VU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than USF (1,040).
- VU is larger with 2,958 students than USF (1,903 students).
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne View More Rivals | Valparaiso University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Indiana | Rankings | #19 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fort Wayne, IN | Location | Valparaiso, IN |
USF| Known as | VU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,420 | Undergraduate | $46,588 |
| $20,646 | Graduate | $12,764 |
| $20,925 | Financial Aid | $40,463 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| 98.72% | Acceptance Rate | 84.28% |
| 36.82% | Yield | 12.04% |
| 1,040 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,903 | Total Students | 2,958 |
| 1,576 | Undergraduate | 2,349 |
| 327 | Graduate | 609 |
| 356 | Online Enrollment | 93 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 68% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $43,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 431) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) $8,116 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 117 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 242 Full-time 96 Part-time |
| 278 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 665 Full-time 132 Part-time |
| $62,094 for Faculties $53,365 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time |