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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Ship | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,656 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,656 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,457 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,071 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,956 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 2,691 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 1,333 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Ship?
- Wittenberg University is 356.2% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($43,656.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.2% higher at Wittenberg University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($43,656.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Ship ($21,457 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 12% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,562 vs. $12,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 489.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($35,071 vs. $5,951)
Wittenberg University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Ship (85.5%)
Wittenberg University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Ship? 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 Ship and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $900 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,300)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/