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Overview |
Wittenberg University | SVU | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wittenberg University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 1,053 students)
Wittenberg University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or SVU?
- Wittenberg University is 124.1% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.1% higher at Wittenberg University than Southern Virginia University ($42,260.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than SVU ($22,912 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 23.3% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($9,150 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 298.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($32,632 vs. $8,188)
Wittenberg University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Wittenberg University (93.9%)
Wittenberg University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or SVU? 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 SVU and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Southern Virginia University (71% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $5,700 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/