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Overview |
Lawrence | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,149 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,149 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,838 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,393 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,431 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,489 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 2,199 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lawrence | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lawrence | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lawrence | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,301 students vs. 1,410 students)
Lawrence vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or Viterbo?
- Lawrence University is 74.5% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at Lawrence than Viterbo University ($55,149.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Lawrence ($23,901 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 10.8% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($10,680 vs. $11,838)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 99% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($40,431 vs. $20,319)
Lawrence vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Lawrence (63%)
Lawrence vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence 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 Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Viterbo University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Viterbo graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/