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Overview |
Lourdes University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Sylvania, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lourdes.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lourdes University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,750 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,750 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,634 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,038 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lourdes University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 654 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4%Open | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3%Open | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 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 |
Lourdes University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lourdes University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lourdes University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lourdes University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Lourdes University | 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 1,136 students)
Lourdes University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lourdes University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 64.1% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at Wittenberg University than Lourdes University ($42,260.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than Wittenberg University ($22,634 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 6.4% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($11,280 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 80.9% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($32,632 vs. $18,038)
Lourdes University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lourdes University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Lourdes University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Lourdes University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lourdes University 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 Lourdes University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Lourdes University (71% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,600)
- Wittenberg University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,250)
- Wittenberg University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($279 vs. $312)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/