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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Southern Adventist University?
- Wittenberg University is 83.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at Wittenberg University than Southern Adventist University ($42,260.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Southern Adventist University ($22,912 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 35.4% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($8,330 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 133.1% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($32,632 vs. $14,000)
Wittenberg University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Wittenberg University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Southern Adventist University (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/