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Overview |
CCSJ | OWU | ||
| Location | Whiting, IN | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsj.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSJ | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,500 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,500 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,634 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,532 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSJ | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSJ | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSJ | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSJ | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
CCSJ | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CCSJ | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 658 students)
CCSJ vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSJ or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 140.3% more expensive to attend than CCSJ for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $20,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.3% higher at OWU than Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($49,262.00 vs. $20,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than OWU ($13,634 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 52.7% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($9,000 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 152.9% larger than aid received Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($36,757 vs. $14,532)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSJ or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or CCSJ .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
CCSJ vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSJ 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 CCSJ.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (61% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $2,800 more per year than CCSJ graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,800)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/