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Overview |
Wittenberg University | EMU | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wittenberg University | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or EMU?
- Wittenberg University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Wittenberg University than Eastern Mennonite University ($42,260.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than EMU ($22,912 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 8.5% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($11,280 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($32,632 vs. $30,460)
Wittenberg University vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Wittenberg University (93.9%)
Wittenberg University vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or EMU? 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 EMU and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $2,400 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/