Viterbo University's Residence Life Office and Student Affairs division created this page to provided Viterbo students with the necessary information, resources and tools to determine the best possible place to live during the many stages of their Viterbo career. Our goal is to make sure students have all the information they need to make educated housing decisions as well as the support and resources they need to be successful wherever they choose to live.
The information provided on this page and in the Housing Comparison Guide (linked below) is intended to assist students in comparing the costs, amenities, and experiences associated with living on- and off-campus. Please feel free to contact a member of the Residence Life staff if you have questions or would like to talk through your options.
Cost Comparison: Off-campus vs. On-campus Living
*Important Note: Merit scholarships are reduced by $1,000–$2,000 and additional need-based financial aid could be reduced if a student moves off-campus. To determine the impact of living off-campus on your specific financial aid award, please contact the financial aid office after you have received your financial aid offer.
** While the tables below may be useful in isolation, we strongly encourage student to review the more thorough Housing Comparison Guide (linked above, which also contains these tables) to make as informed a decision as possible.
On-Campus Housing Costs
|
|
Rent |
Meal Plan (9 Month Contract) |
Parking |
Utilities |
Technology (internet and cable) |
Room and Board portion of merit award | Total Academic Year Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Halls |
$430-$463/month |
$611/month |
Parking not |
Included |
Included | up to $2000 per year |
$7,369/year |
| McDonald, Rose, Treacy, Canticle |
$545.55/month |
$555/month |
$13.90/month |
Included | Included | up to $2000 per year |
$7,377.55/year |
| Clare Apartments |
$598.89 - $822.22 |
$482.50/month (160 block) |
$27.80/month (Clare garage) |
Included | Included | up to $2000 per year |
$7,955.71/year |
Average Off-Campus Rental Costs*
|
Rent |
Food (per Tenant) |
Parking and Fuel | Utilities (per Tenant) |
Technology (per Tenant) |
Average WI Renter's Insurance | Total Yearly Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Bedrooms |
$387.50/month |
Groceries, eating out, etc. - $245/month Commuter meal plan - $133/month $378 total/month |
Commuter pass - $3.00/month Gas - $30 - $50.00/month $33.00-$53.00 |
$50.00/month |
$25.00/month |
$15.58/month |
$10,476/year to $10,716/year |
| Four Bedrooms |
$337.50/month |
Groceries, eating out, etc. $245.00/month Commuter meal plan - $133.00/month $378.00 total/month |
Commuter pass - $3.00/month Gas - $30 - $50.00/month $33.00-$53.00 |
$30.00/month |
$12.50/month |
$15.58/month |
$9,492/year |
*We recognize that the above comparison is based on average costs in average off-campus housing facilities near Viterbo. We encourage students to research other options, if they like. Undergraduate students can also enter costs into this Net Price Calculator to determine the difference in living on-campus vs. off-campus.