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Wisconsin Carroll University UWM Marquette University SNC Carthage University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Madison College UW-Platteville| Edgewood College | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Edgewood College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,876 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edgewood.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edgewood College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,189 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,418 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Edgewood College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,300 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 1,282 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Edgewood College | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edgewood College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Edgewood College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Edgewood College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Edgewood College | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,876 students)
Edgewood College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edgewood College or Viterbo?
- Edgewood College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Edgewood College than Viterbo University ($33,550.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Edgewood College ($23,257 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 18.1% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,260 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($20,567 vs. $19,418)
Edgewood College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edgewood College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Edgewood College .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 40 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Edgewood College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edgewood College 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 Edgewood College.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than Viterbo University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,300)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/