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Plymouth, WI · La Crosse, WI
| Lakeland University | Viterbo University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,212/yr | $21,260/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,453/yr | $13,657/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,030/yr | $16,927/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,124/yr | $16,463/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,332/yr | $20,847/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,054/yr | $26,365/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,140/yr | $11,320/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,452/yr | $11,320/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,482/yr | $3,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $48,840/yr | $45,558/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $33,396/yr | $34,250/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $33,396/yr | $34,250/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 25% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 45% | 58% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | 72% |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1190 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 22–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 20–25 · Math 19–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,066 | 1,399 |
| Students accepted | 971 | 1,025 |
| Students who enrolled | 206 | 252 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 4% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 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 | Optional (considered if sent) | 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 | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 42% | 68% |
| Freshmen who come back | 63% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,961/yr | $55,660/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,063–$76,612 | $38,772–$77,048 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 67% |
| White students graduating | 54% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 30% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 17% | 63% |
| Asian students graduating | 56% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,546/yr | $56,804/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 34% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 31% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 54% |
| Low-income students who finish | 39% | 47% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,819/yr | $57,601/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 48% · Psychology 9% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% | Health Professions 36% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Education 14% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 48% of degrees | Health Professions — 36% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees | Education — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $72,789/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $112,130/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 6.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,212 | 1,249 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 402 | 795 |
| Average professor pay | $7,358/mo | $7,309/mo |
| Full-time professors | 21% | 44% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $38,822 | $67,276 |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) | City (small) |
| Location | Plymouth, WI | La Crosse, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1862 | 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 | 1% | 2.2% |
| Men | 45% | 29% |
| Women | 55% | 71% |
| White students | 63% | 80% |
| Black students | 11% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Asian students | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 8.8% | 2.8% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 44% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 42% | 17% |
| Students age 25+ | 22% | 21% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,415/yr | $8,971/yr |
| Endowment | $19.9M | $65.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 672 | 733 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,190/yr | $4,780/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,786/yr | $5,900/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | 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 | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | 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 | 21 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 374 | 383 |
| Athletic scholarships | $17,000 | $906,496 |
| Athletics budget | $2.9M | $3.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.9M | $3.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $45,236 | $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, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.