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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Liberty University?
- Wittenberg University is 97.7% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Wittenberg University than Liberty University ($42,260.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Liberty University ($22,912 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 9.5% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,280 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 161.7% larger than aid received Liberty University ($32,632 vs. $12,471)
Wittenberg University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Wittenberg University (93.9%)
Wittenberg University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Liberty University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/