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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wittenberg University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Vanderbilt than Wittenberg University ($58,130.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Vanderbilt ($22,912 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 76.1% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($11,280 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 65.3% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($53,932 vs. $32,632)
Wittenberg University vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Wittenberg University vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Wittenberg University (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $36,800 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $46,300)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/