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WLC Wisconsin Edgewood College| Bethany Lutheran College | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1060/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BLC | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 41% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Viterbo than Bethany Lutheran College ($30,400.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Viterbo ($18,525 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 24.1% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($8,270 vs. $10,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($20,705 vs. $20,567)
BLC vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 16 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Viterbo? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Viterbo and BLC.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Viterbo University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $7,000 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/