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Overview |
Kentucky | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 1,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #484 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $43,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $43,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $21,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $35,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 2,956 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 2,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 1,333 students)
Kentucky vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 268.4% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Wittenberg University than University of Kentucky ($43,656.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Wittenberg University ($19,838 vs. $21,457)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 31.8% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,562 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 169.3% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($35,071 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Kentucky .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Wittenberg University (91%)
Kentucky vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than University of Kentucky (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $4,700 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,300)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky 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/