Viterbo University vs Lynnfield School of Nursing

Viterbo University and Linfield University-School of Nursing stand out as two esteemed institutions offering exceptional nursing programs. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, they possess distinct characteristics that cater to diverse student aspirations. Viterbo University boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Linfield University-School of Nursing maintains a more selective admissions process. In terms of popular majors, Viterbo University offers a wider variety of undergraduate programs beyond nursing, including business, education, and social work, while Linfield University-School of Nursing focuses exclusively on nursing education. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details regarding student body demographics, graduation rates, and other crucial factors that will assist you in making an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Linfield University-School of Nursing	Viterbo University
Overview
Location	Portland, Oregon	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	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		74.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	77.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $50
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		1,282
Total number of admissions given out		993
Admitted students who chose to enroll		261
Yield rate		26.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$43,285
Average net price		$20,512
Tuition		$29,230
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,415 Meal plan: $5,450
Available payment plans

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		100.0% Average amount $21,043
Students receiving federal student loan		64.0% Average amount $5,588
Students taking out private loans		9.0% Average amount $17,672

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	343 Men 15.2% Women 84.8%	1,660 Men 23.1% Women 76.9%
Graduate students	16 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	860 Men 27.3% Women 72.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	36.6%
International students	N/A	1.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	753
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Illinois California

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Education Health Professions Business Liberal Arts Theology
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	64.6%
Dropout rate	N/A	35.4%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,056 Year 2: $83,349 Year 3: $87,592	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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