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Overview |
Wittenberg University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or ETSU?
- Wittenberg University is 447.3% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266.5% higher at Wittenberg University than East Tennessee State University ($42,260.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Wittenberg University ($14,350 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 17.3% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($9,613 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 273.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($32,632 vs. $8,739)
Wittenberg University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Wittenberg University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than East Tennessee State University (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $6,300 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU 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 ETSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/