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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 363 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Wittenberg University is 205.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Wittenberg University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($42,260.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Wittenberg University ($19,505 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 8.6% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,280 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 217.8% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($32,632 vs. $10,269)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Wittenberg University .
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Penn State Greater Allegheny (87.6%)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $9,000 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,300)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny 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/