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Overview |
Lewis University | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Lewis University | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | 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
- Lewis University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 2,456 students)
Lewis University vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Viterbo?
- Lewis University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Lewis University than Viterbo University ($36,320.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Viterbo ($19,184 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 16.5% lower than costs at Lewis University ($10,260 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($26,423 vs. $20,567)
Lewis University vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 39 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Lewis University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Lewis University vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Viterbo University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $44,300)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/