Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Wisconsin Edgewood College| Maranatha Baptist Bible College | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MBBC | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Watertown, WI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbbc.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MBBC | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,560 | $30,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,560 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,380 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,858 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,988 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
MBBC | Viterbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 297 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.4% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1060/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
MBBC | Viterbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MBBC | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
MBBC | Viterbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
MBBC | Viterbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MBBC | 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 965 students)
MBBC vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBBC or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 73.1% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Viterbo than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($30,400.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than Viterbo ($22,858 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 22.4% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($8,380 vs. $10,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 157.5% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($20,567 vs. $7,988)
MBBC vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MBBC or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or MBBC .
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- MBBC has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
MBBC vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBBC 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 MBBC.
- The graduation rate at MBBC is higher than Viterbo University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $8,900 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/