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Overview |
W&J | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
W&J | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
W&J | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
W&J | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Viterbo?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 63.2% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at W&J than Viterbo University ($49,612.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than W&J ($23,257 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 31.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,260 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 89.4% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($38,963 vs. $20,567)
W&J vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
W&J vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Viterbo University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and W&J graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo University and W&J graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/