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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Miami Mason YCP OWU CNU| Wittenberg University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,656 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,656 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,457 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,071 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,956 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 2,691 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 1,333 students)
Wittenberg University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or SU?
- Wittenberg University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Wittenberg University than Shenandoah University ($43,656.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than SU ($21,457 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 2.1% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($11,562 vs. $11,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($35,071 vs. $24,100)
Wittenberg University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than SU (77.8%)
Wittenberg University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or SU? 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 SU and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Shenandoah University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/