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Overview |
Northwest | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 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 |
Northwest | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 2,456 students)
Northwest vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 405.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.6% higher at Viterbo than Northwest Missouri State University ($30,400.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Viterbo ($14,197 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 1.6% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,260 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 145.2% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($20,567 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 43 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Northwest vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is the same as at Viterbo University (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/