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Waukesha, WI · La Crosse, WI
| Carroll University | Viterbo University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,193/yr | $21,260/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,718/yr | $13,657/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,875/yr | $16,927/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,134/yr | $16,463/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,730/yr | $20,847/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $14,891/yr | $26,365/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,280/yr | $11,320/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,362/yr | $11,320/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,002/yr | $3,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $52,639/yr | $45,558/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,890/yr | $34,250/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,890/yr | $34,250/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 59% | 58% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 67% | 72% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1040–1270 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1190 | 1190 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–27 | 22–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–27 · Math 20–26 | English 20–25 · Math 19–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,972 | 1,399 |
| Students accepted | 3,488 | 1,025 |
| Students who enrolled | 618 | 252 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 6% | 4% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 28% | 35% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 71% | 68% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,009/yr | $55,660/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $41,980–$79,764 | $38,772–$77,048 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 67% |
| White students graduating | 74% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 50% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 63% |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,456/yr | $56,804/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 60% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 56% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 58% | 54% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 47% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,055/yr | $57,601/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 25% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% | Health Professions 36% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Education 14% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 25% of degrees | Health Professions — 36% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Education — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $113,016/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $112,130/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 6.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,523 | 1,249 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 557 | 795 |
| Average professor pay | $8,605/mo | $7,309/mo |
| Full-time professors | 38% | 44% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $79,870 | $67,276 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Waukesha, WI | La Crosse, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1846 | 1890 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.7% | 2.2% |
| Men | 33% | 29% |
| Women | 67% | 71% |
| White students | 70% | 80% |
| Black students | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 6.9% |
| Asian students | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 27% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 3.3% | 17% |
| Students age 25+ | 5% | 21% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,831/yr | $8,971/yr |
| Endowment | $93.9M | $65.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,775 | 733 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $4,780/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,900/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 542 | 383 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $906,496 |
| Athletics budget | $2.8M | $3.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.4M | $3.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $25,026 | $9,582 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.