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Overview |
Northwestern | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Northwestern University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 2,456 students)
Northwestern vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Viterbo?
- Northwestern University is 105.2% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at Northwestern than Viterbo University ($62,391.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Viterbo ($22,095 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 89.5% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($10,260 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 200.1% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($61,716 vs. $20,567)
Northwestern vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 370 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Viterbo University (94% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $45,500 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $44,300)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/