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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 342 | ||
| 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 | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Wittenberg University | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | - | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 342 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Aquinas College?
- Wittenberg University is 97.9% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at Wittenberg University than Aquinas College ($42,260.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Wittenberg University ($20,892 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 27.5% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($8,850 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 154.5% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($32,632 vs. $12,820)
Wittenberg University vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Wittenberg University vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Aquinas College (71% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,300)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/