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Overview |
Wittenberg University | JMU | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wittenberg University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or JMU?
- Wittenberg University is 450% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Wittenberg University than James Madison University ($42,260.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Wittenberg University ($18,274 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 6.7% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,280 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 223.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($32,632 vs. $10,081)
Wittenberg University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than JMU (78.3%)
Wittenberg University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or JMU? 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 JMU and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Wittenberg University (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $46,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/