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Wisconsin Michigan University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Ohio State Illinois University of St Thomas Iowa Purdue Macalester College St Olaf UNC Chapel Hill| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,890 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,496 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,410 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,028 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,730 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,807 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,863 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 30,705 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Minnesota | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 2,301 students)
Minnesota vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 118% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($31,600.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Minnesota than Viterbo University ($34,410.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Viterbo ($16,730 vs. $23,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 22% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($10,680 vs. $13,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 72.1% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($20,319 vs. $11,807)
Minnesota vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 198 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Viterbo (73.3%)
Minnesota vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Viterbo University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $13,900 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,300)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/