Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Old Dominion Miami OWU Otterbein University BC Wooster Regent University Baldwin-Wallace College Heidelberg University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg| Wittenberg University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wittenberg University | VWC | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | vwc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wittenberg University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $36,010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wittenberg University | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | VWC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or VWC?
- Wittenberg University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Wittenberg University than Virginia Wesleyan College ($42,260.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than VWC ($22,912 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 1.9% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($11,070 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($32,632 vs. $27,568)
Wittenberg University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than VWC (81.4%)
Wittenberg University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or VWC? 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 VWC and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $4,600 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Wittenberg University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Wittenberg University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/