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Overview |
Wittenberg University | UTC | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wittenberg University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or UTC?
- Wittenberg University is 428.8% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Wittenberg University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($42,260.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Wittenberg University ($14,417 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 18.7% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($9,500 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 250.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($32,632 vs. $9,309)
Wittenberg University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than UTC (82.6%)
Wittenberg University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or UTC? 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 UTC and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (71% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $5,700 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/