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Overview |
Shawnee State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 1,299 students)
Shawnee State University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 352.4% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.4% higher at Wittenberg University than Shawnee State University ($42,260.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Wittenberg University ($13,313 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 2.7% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($11,280 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 322.8% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($32,632 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Shawnee State University (71% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/