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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU Kentucky| Ohio University Main Campus | Wittenberg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,299 students)
Ohio University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 216.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Wittenberg University than Ohio University Main Campus ($42,260.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Wittenberg University ($20,207 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 9.4% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,280 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 246.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($32,632 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Ohio University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Ohio University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University 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 Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/