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Overview |
DePaul | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 1,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $43,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $43,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $21,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $35,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 2,956 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 2,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 |
DePaul | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 21% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 1,333 students)
DePaul vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Wittenberg University?
- DePaul University is 0% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $43,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at DePaul than Wittenberg University ($43,665.00 vs. $43,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than DePaul ($21,457 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 59.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,562 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 26.2% larger than aid received DePaul University ($35,071 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than DePaul University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,300)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/