Viterbo University vs Edgewood College

Viterbo University and Edgewood College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Viterbo, rooted in the Franciscan tradition, fosters a close-knit community with a focus on liberal arts and professional programs. Edgewood, guided by Dominican values, emphasizes social justice and leadership development alongside its academic offerings. While Viterbo boasts a higher acceptance rate, Edgewood's smaller student body contributes to a more personalized learning environment. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Edgewood College	Viterbo University
Overview
Location	Madison, Wisconsin	La Crosse, Wisconsin
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	74.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	95.5%	77.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	N/A	920 - 1290
ACT range	N/A	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		3.0%
Students submitting ACT score		48.0%
Total number of applicants	1,198	1,282
Total number of admissions given out	1,144	993
Admitted students who chose to enroll	257	261
Yield rate	22.5%	26.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,578	$43,285
Average net price	$27,679	$20,512
Tuition	$32,600	$29,230
Room & board	$12,050	Room/dormitory: $4,415 Meal plan: $5,450
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $18,632	100.0% Average amount $21,043
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $6,401	64.0% Average amount $5,588
Students taking out private loans	19.0% Average amount $14,472	9.0% Average amount $17,672

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,233 Men 31.8% Women 68.2%	1,660 Men 23.1% Women 76.9%
Graduate students	661 Men 24.5% Women 75.5%	860 Men 27.3% Women 72.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	36.6%
International students	1.2%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	595	753
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Illinois California

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences	Education Health Professions Business Liberal Arts Theology
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	61.7%	64.6%
Dropout rate	5.7%	35.4%
Transferred out	31.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $74,770 Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: $94,875 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,175 Year 2: $65,812 Year 3: $72,161 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,430 Year 2: $44,091 Year 3: $52,312 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,250 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $51,092 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,627 Year 2: $40,179 Year 3: $48,927 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,398 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $48,167 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,660 Year 2: $40,647 Year 3: $42,059 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,447 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $40,909 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $40,433 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,131 Year 2: $40,635 Year 3: $40,107	Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $69,718 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $76,503 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,886 Year 2: $61,218 Year 3: $67,762 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,012 Year 2: $65,052 Year 3: $67,063 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,063 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $66,308 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,085 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $56,381 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,205 Year 2: $47,595 Year 3: $55,483 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,641 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $51,184 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,862 Year 2: $45,919 Year 3: $46,696 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $45,656 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,093 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $37,394

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