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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wittenberg University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 35% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Wooster than Wittenberg University ($57,050.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Wooster ($22,912 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 19.7% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($11,280 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 29.7% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($42,315 vs. $32,632)
Wittenberg University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wittenberg University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Wittenberg University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $4,900 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,300)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/