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Overview |
Viterbo | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | La Crosse, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,301 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | viterbo.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Viterbo | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,600 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,600 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,901 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,319 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 49% |
Admission |
Viterbo | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,399 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1380 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Viterbo | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Viterbo | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Viterbo | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Viterbo | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Viterbo | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 2,301 students)
Viterbo vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Viterbo or Wisconsin?
- Viterbo University is 227.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($31,600.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Wisconsin than Viterbo University ($39,042.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Viterbo ($14,216 vs. $23,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 26.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($10,680 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 79% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($20,319 vs. $11,350)
Viterbo vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Viterbo or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Viterbo .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 210 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
Viterbo vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Viterbo or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Viterbo.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Viterbo University (82% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $20,500 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $44,300)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/