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Wisconsin Edgewood College| Emmaus Bible College | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Viterbo than Emmaus Bible College ($30,400.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Viterbo ($15,521 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 13.4% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($9,050 vs. $10,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($20,567 vs. $14,856)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 21 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College is higher than Viterbo University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $11,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($15,509 vs. $27,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/