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Dort Wheaton College Creighton University Wisconsin Edgewood College| Northwestern College | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwestern College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1060/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwestern College | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | 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 Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Viterbo?
- Northwestern College is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Northwestern College than Viterbo University ($34,000.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Northwestern College ($23,257 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 0.6% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($10,200 vs. $10,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($22,228 vs. $20,567)
Northwestern College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 51 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Northwestern College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Viterbo University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/