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Marquette University BLC Carthage MLC Carroll University Wisconsin Benedictine University Lewis University SNC Edgewood College| Viterbo University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Viterbo | WLC | ||
| Location | La Crosse, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #625 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | viterbo.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Viterbo | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,400 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,400 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,260 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,257 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,567 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Viterbo | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,401 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 |
Viterbo | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Viterbo | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Viterbo | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Viterbo | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Viterbo | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,086 students)
Viterbo vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Viterbo or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at WLC than Viterbo University ($33,210.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Viterbo ($22,682 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 10.9% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,260 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($23,128 vs. $20,567)
Viterbo vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Viterbo or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Viterbo .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 11 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Viterbo students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Viterbo vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Viterbo or WLC? 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 WLC and Viterbo.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Viterbo University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $1,300 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/