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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Parkside | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Parkside?
- Wittenberg University is 571% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.1% higher at Wittenberg University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($42,260.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Wittenberg University ($8,510 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 41.6% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($7,966 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 359.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($32,632 vs. $7,098)
Wittenberg University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Wittenberg University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (71% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/