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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | |||
| 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 Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,656 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,656 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,457 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,071 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,956 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 2,691 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (1,333 students vs. 504 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Penn State Beaver?
- Wittenberg University is 215.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Wittenberg University than Penn State Beaver ($43,656.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Wittenberg University ($19,329 vs. $21,457)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 11.2% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($11,562 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 297.6% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($35,071 vs. $8,820)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Wittenberg University .
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Wittenberg University (91%)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Penn State Beaver (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $9,000 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,300)
- Penn State Beaver students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Beaver 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 Beaver 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/