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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska Augustana Truman State Augustana University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology NSU UNI ISU Iowa| University of South Dakota | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Vermillion, SD | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,856 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usd.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,224 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,378 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,308 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,480 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 4,456 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | 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 |
USD | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
USD | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 41% | ||
Campus |
USD | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 2,456 students)
USD vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 291.1% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.4% higher at Viterbo than University of South Dakota ($30,400.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Viterbo ($18,378 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 24.8% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($8,224 vs. $10,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 226% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($20,567 vs. $6,308)
USD vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or USD .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 41 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
USD vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at Viterbo is higher than University of South Dakota (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $3,900 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $44,300)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/