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Overview |
IU East | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 1,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $43,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $43,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $21,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $35,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 2,956 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 2,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 1,333 students)
IU East vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 482.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.4% higher at Wittenberg University than Indiana University East ($43,656.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Wittenberg University ($9,484 vs. $21,457)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 12.9% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,244 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 361.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($35,071 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or IU East .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Indiana University East (71% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $13,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/