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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College Miami ETSU Murray State University OWU Otterbein University Wooster| Eastern Kentucky University | Wittenberg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,299 students)
Eastern vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 342.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.1% higher at Wittenberg University than Eastern Kentucky University ($42,260.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Wittenberg University ($10,806 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 8.9% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,360 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 208.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($32,632 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (71% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/