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Overview |
Northwestern | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | 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
- Northwestern University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 1,299 students)
Northwestern vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Wittenberg University?
- Northwestern University is 47.6% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Northwestern than Wittenberg University ($62,391.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Wittenberg University ($22,095 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 72.3% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($11,280 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 89.1% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($61,716 vs. $32,632)
Northwestern vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Northwestern .
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Wittenberg University (94% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $43,500 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $46,300)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/