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Overview |
ASU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 1,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $43,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $43,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $21,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $35,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 2,956 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 2,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
ASU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 1,333 students)
ASU vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 929.1% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at Wittenberg University than Appalachian State University ($43,656.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Wittenberg University ($14,712 vs. $21,457)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 6% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,562 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 356.8% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($35,071 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or ASU .
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than ASU (88.6%)
ASU vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and ASU.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Appalachian State University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $4,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/