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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Purdue UChicago Illinois Michigan ISU ISU Northwestern| Illinois Institute of Technology | Wittenberg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1050/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
IIT | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 1,299 students)
IIT vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Wittenberg University?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at IIT than Wittenberg University ($48,670.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than IIT ($22,912 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 38% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($11,280 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 23.3% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($40,243 vs. $32,632)
IIT vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or IIT .
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $33,000 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $46,300)
- Wittenberg University and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wittenberg University and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/