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Overview |
JCU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
JCU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 21% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,299 students)
JCU vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Wittenberg University?
- John Carroll University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at JCU than Wittenberg University ($45,490.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than JCU ($22,912 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 17% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,280 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 7.3% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($32,632 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or JCU .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is the same as at Wittenberg University (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,300)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/