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Overview |
Benedictine College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1050/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine College is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 1,299 students)
Benedictine College vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Wittenberg University than Benedictine College ($42,260.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Benedictine College ($22,912 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 2.7% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($11,280 vs. $11,580)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 56.1% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($32,632 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Benedictine College .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Wittenberg University (93.9%)
Benedictine College vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College 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 Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Benedictine College (71% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,600)
- Wittenberg University and Benedictine College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wittenberg University and Benedictine College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/