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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Penn State?
- Wittenberg University is 130.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Wittenberg University than Penn State Main Campus ($42,260.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Penn State ($22,912 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 13% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($11,280 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 224.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($32,632 vs. $10,066)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Wittenberg University .
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Wittenberg University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Wittenberg University (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $9,000 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/