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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Union University | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Union University?
- Wittenberg University is 19% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Wittenberg University than Union University ($42,260.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Union University ($22,912 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 5% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,740 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Union University ($32,632 vs. $28,520)
Wittenberg University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Union University (52.6%)
Wittenberg University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Union 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 Union University and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Union University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,300)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/