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Delaware, OH · Springfield, OH
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Wittenberg University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,897/yr | $18,649/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,412/yr | $17,609/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,706/yr | $16,328/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,339/yr | $17,197/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,031/yr | $19,178/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,036/yr | $25,058/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,684/yr | $12,022/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,294/yr | $12,022/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,870/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $68,424/yr | $57,799/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,888/yr | $45,940/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $53,888/yr | $45,940/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 35% |
| Students taking federal loans | 62% | 85% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 56% | 72% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 980–1275 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1179 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 21–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 20–27 · Math 19–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,708 | 2,956 |
| Students accepted | 2,892 | 2,691 |
| Students who enrolled | 428 | 383 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 13% | 7% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 31% | 34% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 59% | 53% |
| Freshmen who come back | 85% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,624/yr | $54,947/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,230–$77,702 | $38,348–$77,277 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 63% | 56% |
| Black students graduating | 39% | 41% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 48% |
| Asian students graduating | 44% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,495/yr | $42,437/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 51% | 48% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 37% |
| First-gen students who finish | 51% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 50% | 37% |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | 30% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,945/yr | $50,830/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 17% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 17% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Education — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Accounting and Related Services — $48,958/yr | Marketing — $48,832/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,516 | 1,215 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 58 |
| Average professor pay | $8,792/mo | $7,827/mo |
| Full-time professors | 58% | 75% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $65,861 | $69,012 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Delaware, OH | Springfield, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1842 | 1845 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.4% | 0.7% |
| Men | 44% | 52% |
| Women | 56% | 48% |
| White students | 71% | 70% |
| Black students | 9.5% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Asian students | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 22% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,050/yr | $13,725/yr |
| Endowment | $306.0M | $96.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,521 | 1,630 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,628/yr | $5,876/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,240/yr | $5,686/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 590 | 641 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.4M | $4.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.4M | $4.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $86,230 | $64,149 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.