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Overview |
Providence | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,473 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,980 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,980 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,540 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,970 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,971 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,129 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 5,874 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1420 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Providence | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Providence | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Providence | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Providence | 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
- Providence College is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,456 students)
Providence vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Viterbo?
- Providence College is 87.4% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Providence than Viterbo University ($56,980.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Providence ($23,257 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 61.2% lower than costs at Providence College ($10,260 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 50.6% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($30,971 vs. $20,567)
Providence vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Providence (52.8%)
Providence vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence 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 Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Viterbo University (85% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $23,700 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and Providence graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo University and Providence graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/