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Overview |
Illinois | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 1,299 students)
Illinois vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 238.8% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Wittenberg University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($42,260.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Wittenberg University ($14,544 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($11,280 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 97.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($32,632 vs. $16,552)
Illinois vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Wittenberg University (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $20,200 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $46,300)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/