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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wittenberg University | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $327 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alverno College is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Alverno College?
- Wittenberg University is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Wittenberg University than Alverno College ($42,260.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Wittenberg University ($18,097 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 30.9% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($8,620 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Alverno College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 31.4% larger than aid received Alverno College ($32,632 vs. $24,833)
Wittenberg University vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Alverno College (89.9%)
Wittenberg University vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Alverno College (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,100)
- Wittenberg University students graduate with a $4,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,693)
- Wittenberg University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/