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Overview |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1120/1355 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | SU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at SU than Wittenberg University ($48,450.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than SU ($22,912 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 9% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($11,280 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($32,632 vs. $30,609)
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 Wittenberg University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SU (3.5)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than SU (44.8%)
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 SU is higher than Wittenberg University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,300)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/