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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 |
University of St Thomas | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 2,456 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Viterbo?
- University of St Thomas is 61% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at University of St Thomas than Viterbo University ($48,930.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than University of St Thomas ($23,257 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 22.7% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($10,260 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 57% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($32,284 vs. $20,567)
University of St Thomas vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 112 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
University of St Thomas vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Viterbo University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $17,700 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,300)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of St Thomas 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/