Neumann vs Viterbo
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Neumann UniversityAston, PACatholic collegeViterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WICatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Franciscan colleges.
- Neumann lists Mass every weekday.
- Viterbo has the higher graduation rate: 68% against 54% at Neumann.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Viterbo has the lower price after aid: $13,657 a year, against $24,467 at Neumann.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Campus ministry
4 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Aston, PA
La Crosse, WI
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
2,171
2,301
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
81%
72%
Average SAT
1190
ACT middle 50%
22–26
Graduation rate
54%
68%
First-year retention
72%
76%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,804
$21,260
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$24,467
$13,657
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$23,150
$16,927
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$25,679
$16,463
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,495
$20,847
Net price, over $110,000 income
$34,471
$26,365
Median debt
$27,000
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,817
$55,660
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.