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Overview |
Wittenberg University | NCU | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wittenberg University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 699 students)
Wittenberg University vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or NCU?
- Wittenberg University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Wittenberg University than Northwest Christian University ($42,260.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than NCU ($22,912 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 7.6% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,480 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 58.1% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($32,632 vs. $20,642)
Wittenberg University vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than NCU (66.8%)
Wittenberg University vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or NCU? 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 NCU and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Wittenberg University (100% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $400 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU 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/