Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham College | Richmond, IN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Franklin College | Franklin, IN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Saint Josephs College | Rensselaer, IN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2017) | ||
| Valparaiso University | Valparaiso, IN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Horizon University | Indianapolis, IN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $28,682 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham College | $51,840 | 73.24% | 74% | 6:1 | 677 |
| Franklin College | $37,350 | 92.86% | 62% | 11:1 | 959 |
| Saint Josephs College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2017) | ||||
| Valparaiso University | $46,588 | 94.15% | 69% | 11:1 | 2,958 |
| Horizon University | $9,840 | - | - | 6:1 | 49 |
| Average | $28,682 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 972 |