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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Purdue | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Wittenberg University | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Purdue?
- Wittenberg University is 334.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Wittenberg University than Purdue University Main Campus ($42,260.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Wittenberg University ($12,576 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 12.5% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,030 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 264.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($32,632 vs. $8,950)
Wittenberg University vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Wittenberg University vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $14,900 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $46,300)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/