Valparaiso, IN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 28,699 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Valparaiso is located on the southern crest of the Valparaiso Moraine, which is up to 300 feet high.
Cultural Attractions
Valparaiso University provides much of this town’s culture, including the Brauer Museum of Art.
Recreation
Valparaiso University’s sports teams provide entertainment for fans, and the city has a number of parks and golf courses.
Historical
The city was named after the Battle of Valparaiso in the War of 1812, where Commodore David Porter, the county’s namesake, was defeated.
Fun Fact
Valparaiso was once called the “City of Churches.”
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 9 |
| Number of middle schools | 4 |
| Number of high schools | 2 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 5 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso High School | Valparaiso, IN | Bronze | 2,026 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews University | Berrien Springs, MI | Tier 3, Nat. U. | 3,221 |
| Bethel College | Mishawaka, IN | #17, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 2,309 |
| Calumet College of St. Joseph | Whiting, IN | Tier 4, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 1,238 |
| Chicago State University | Chicago, IL | Tier 4, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 6,810 |
| DeVry University--Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unranked | 1,896 |
| DeVry University--Tinley Park | Tinley Park, IL | Unranked | 1,312 |
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | #22, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 3,338 |
| East-West University | Chicago, IL | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | N/A |
| Governors State University | University Park, IL | Unranked | 5,692 |
| Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, IN | Unranked | N/A |
| Indiana University Northwest | Gary, IN | Tier 4, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 4,790 |
| International Academy of Design and Technology | Chicago, IL | Unranked | N/A |
| Kendall College | Chicago, IL | Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 1,350 |
| Lexington College | Chicago, IL | Unranked | N/A |
| Moody Bible Institute | Chicago, IL | Unranked | N/A |
| NAES College | Chicago, IL | Unranked | N/A |
| National-Louis University | Chicago, IL | Tier 4, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 6,950 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago, IL | Tier 4, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 11,644 |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais, IL | #60, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 4,636 |
| Purdue University--North Central | Westville, IN | Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 3,904 |
| Robert Morris College | Chicago, IL | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 4,824 |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | Tier 3, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 7,163 |
| Rush University | Chicago, IL | Unranked | 1,593 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unranked, Arts | 3,006 |
| Shimer College | Chicago, IL | Unranked, Lib. Arts | 90 |
| St. Joseph's College | Rensselaer, IN | #28, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 1,070 |
| St. Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | #104, Lib. Arts | 1,604 |
| St. Xavier University | Chicago, IL | #39, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 5,675 |
| Trinity Christian College | Palos Heights, IL | #27, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 1,367 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | #8, Nat. U. | 12,336 |
| University of Illinois--Chicago | Chicago, IL | Tier 3, Nat. U. | 25,744 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | #18, Nat. U. | 11,733 |
| Valparaiso University | Valparaiso, IN | #3, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 3,872 |
| VanderCook College of Music | Chicago, IL | Unranked, Arts | 320 |
| West Suburban College of Nursing | Oak Park, IL | Unranked | 213 |
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