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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 2,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #618 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,656 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,656 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,457 | $22,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,071 | $8,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,956 | 7,134 | ||
| Admitted | 2,691 | 6,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,421 students vs. 1,333 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Penn State Altoona?
- Wittenberg University is 183.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Wittenberg University than Penn State Altoona ($43,656.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Penn State Altoona ($21,457 vs. $22,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 19.5% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($11,562 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 301.7% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($35,071 vs. $8,730)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Wittenberg University (91%)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Penn State Altoona (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $9,000 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,300)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/