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Overview |
Viterbo | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | La Crosse, WI | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,301 | 588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | viterbo.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Viterbo | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,600 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,600 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,901 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,319 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Viterbo | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,399 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1380 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Viterbo | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Viterbo | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Viterbo | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Viterbo | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Viterbo | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (2,301 students vs. 588 students)
Viterbo vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Viterbo or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Viterbo University is 138.4% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($31,600.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.4% higher at Viterbo than University of Minnesota Rochester ($31,600.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Viterbo ($13,840 vs. $23,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 21.6% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($10,680 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 49.4% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($20,319 vs. $13,604)
Viterbo vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Viterbo or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Viterbo .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 20 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Viterbo students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.8%)
Viterbo vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Viterbo or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Viterbo.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $13,900 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,300)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester 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/