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Mercer Georgia Samford University Ogelthorpe Sewanee Furman Emory Wesley College KSU Belmont Elon Covenant College| Berry College | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berry College | OWU | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Berry College | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Berry College | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berry College | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Berry College | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berry College is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 1,410 students)
Berry College vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at OWU than Berry College ($49,262.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than OWU ($25,359 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 1.1% lower than costs at Berry College ($13,745 vs. $13,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Berry College as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Berry College ($36,757 vs. $29,670)
Berry College vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Berry College .
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Berry College has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than OWU (52.2%)
Berry College vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry College or OWU? 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 OWU and Berry College.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Berry College (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Berry College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berry College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/