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Overview |
AQ | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 1,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $43,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $43,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $21,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $35,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AQ | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 2,956 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 2,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AQ | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AQ | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wittenberg University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,333 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Wittenberg University than Aquinas College ($43,656.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Wittenberg University ($19,890 vs. $21,457)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 5.2% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,994 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($35,071 vs. $29,042)
AQ vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or AQ .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at AQ (3.52)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than AQ (71.1%)
AQ vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Wittenberg University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wittenberg University and AQ.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Aquinas College (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $6,300 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/