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Wisconsin Edgewood College| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FBBC&TS | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Ankeny, IA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 448 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faith.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
FBBC&TS | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,990 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,990 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,540 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,845 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,717 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FBBC&TS | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 286 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 150 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1230 | 1060/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FBBC&TS | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FBBC&TS | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,829 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $279 |
Diversity |
FBBC&TS | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FBBC&TS | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 41% | ||
Campus |
FBBC&TS | 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 FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 448 students)
FBBC&TS vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FBBC&TS or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 69% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at Viterbo than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($30,400.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Viterbo ($14,845 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 36.1% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($7,540 vs. $10,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 39.7% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($20,567 vs. $14,717)
FBBC&TS vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FBBC&TS or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or FBBC&TS .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 39 points higher than at FBBC&TS (1051)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FBBC&TS (23)
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
FBBC&TS vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FBBC&TS 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 FBBC&TS.
- The graduation rate at Viterbo is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $10,000 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $11,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($15,829 vs. $27,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/