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Overview |
Franciscan | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,750 | 1,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,070 | $43,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,070 | $43,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,540 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,490 | $21,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,561 | $35,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,265 | 2,956 | ||
| Admitted | 1,636 | 2,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 |
Franciscan | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Franciscan | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (3,750 students vs. 1,333 students)
Franciscan vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Wittenberg University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($43,656.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Franciscan ($21,457 vs. $24,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 21.2% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($9,540 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 88.9% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($35,071 vs. $18,561)
Franciscan vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Franciscan .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Franciscan (72.2%)
Franciscan vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/