Newman 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.Newman UniversityWichita, KSCatholic collegeViterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WICatholic college
At a glance
- Newman lists Mass 5 times a week.
- Viterbo has the higher graduation rate: 68% against 53% at Newman.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Viterbo has the lower price after aid: $16,463 a year, against $21,234 at Newman.
- Median debt is lower at Newman: $20,801, against $25,000 at Viterbo.
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
BSacramental 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.
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
5 times a week
Confession times
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Wichita, KS
La Crosse, WI
Setting
City
City
Students
2,787
2,301
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 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
74%
72%
Average SAT
1190
ACT middle 50%
22–26
Graduation rate
53%
68%
First-year retention
69%
76%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
About $20,000
About $21,000
Net price, up to $30,000 income
About $18,000
About $14,000
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
About $16,000
About $17,000
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
About $21,000
About $16,000
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
About $17,000
About $21,000
Net price, over $110,000 income
About $22,000
About $26,000
Median debt
$20,801
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,041
$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.