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Overview |
Wittenberg University | BC | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wittenberg University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or BC?
- Wittenberg University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Wittenberg University than Bridgewater College ($42,260.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Wittenberg University ($19,332 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 22.6% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,280 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($34,142 vs. $32,632)
Wittenberg University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than BC (90.4%)
Wittenberg University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or BC? 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 BC and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Bridgewater College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $3,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Wittenberg University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Wittenberg University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/