Husson vs Valparaiso
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Husson UniversityBangor, MECatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, INCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Valparaiso lists Mass 8 times a week.
- Valparaiso has the higher graduation rate: 70% against 59% at Husson.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Valparaiso has the lower price after aid: $11,043 a year, against $16,606 at Husson.
- The average price after aid is lower at Valparaiso: $18,578 a year, against $21,005 at Husson.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
8 times a week
Confession times
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
10 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Bangor, ME
Valparaiso, IN
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
3,133
2,846
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
81%
89%
Average SAT
1180
1178
ACT middle 50%
23–31
Graduation rate
59%
70%
First-year retention
75%
75%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,005
$18,578
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$16,606
$11,043
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,898
$12,055
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,496
$15,279
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,273
$22,311
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,262
$24,780
Median debt
$27,000
$26,942
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,025
$63,191
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.