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Overview |
Wittenberg University | AU | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Wittenberg University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | AU | ||
| 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
- Averett University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or AU?
- Wittenberg University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Wittenberg University than Averett University ($42,260.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than AU ($22,912 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 0.7% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,280 vs. $11,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Averett University ($32,632 vs. $26,246)
Wittenberg University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at AU (3.07)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than AU (76%)
Wittenberg University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or AU? 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 AU and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Averett University (71% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,300)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/