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Overview |
Wittenberg University | UVA | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or UVA?
- Wittenberg University is 148.9% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at UVA than Wittenberg University ($51,870.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Wittenberg University ($19,469 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Virginia Main Campus ($11,280 vs. $12,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than University of Virginia Main Campus (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 21.7% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($32,632 vs. $26,818)
Wittenberg University vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than UVA (18.7%)
Wittenberg University vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or UVA? 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 UVA and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Wittenberg University (94% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $30,900 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $46,300)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/