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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Tennessee?
- Wittenberg University is 272.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Wittenberg University than The University of Tennessee ($42,260.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Wittenberg University ($21,880 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 7.7% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,280 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 208.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($32,632 vs. $10,593)
Wittenberg University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Wittenberg University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than The University of Tennessee (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $10,000 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee 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/