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Overview |
Wittenberg University | WVU | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or WVU?
- Wittenberg University is 351.5% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Wittenberg University than West Virginia University ($42,260.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Wittenberg University ($12,202 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 3% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,280 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 179.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($32,632 vs. $11,685)
Wittenberg University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WVU (3.45)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than WVU (88.4%)
Wittenberg University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University or WVU? 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 WVU and Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than West Virginia University (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,300)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/