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Overview |
Northwestern College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
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 | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $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 | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,456 students)
Northwestern College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Viterbo?
- Northwestern College is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($34,490.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Northwestern College than Viterbo University ($34,490.00 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. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 3.7% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($10,260 vs. $10,644)
- 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 Viterbo University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($20,567 vs. $20,487)
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 (1102) is 12 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) 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 (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($22,070 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College 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/