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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1130/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wittenberg University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Lipscomb?
- Wittenberg University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Wittenberg University than Lipscomb University ($42,260.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Lipscomb ($22,912 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 24.4% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,280 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 33.7% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($32,632 vs. $24,404)
Wittenberg University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Wittenberg University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Lipscomb University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $600 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,300)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/