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Overview |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,299 students)
IWU vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 42.4% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Wittenberg University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($42,260.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Wittenberg University ($21,755 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 12.2% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,050 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 61.6% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($32,632 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Indiana Wesleyan University (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/