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Overview |
JCU | Viterbo | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 41% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,456 students)
JCU vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Viterbo?
- John Carroll University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at JCU than Viterbo University ($45,490.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than JCU ($23,257 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 28.7% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,260 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 47.9% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($30,415 vs. $20,567)
JCU vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 37 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
JCU vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Viterbo University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,300)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU 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/