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Wesley College Wooster Wittenberg University Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus Otterbein University Miami University-Middletown Knox College Wesleyan University| Carlos Albizu University Miami | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | OWU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albizu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,903 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,903 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,320 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,273 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,242 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 16 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,550 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 92% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CAU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CAU | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 864 students)
CAU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 281.8% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.8% higher at OWU than Carlos Albizu University Miami ($49,262.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than CAU ($27,311 vs. $28,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 62.4% lower than costs at Carlos Albizu University Miami ($13,745 vs. $22,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Carlos Albizu University Miami (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 346% larger than aid received Carlos Albizu University Miami ($36,757 vs. $8,242)
CAU vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or CAU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CAU (2.8)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than OWU (52.2%)
CAU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Carlos Albizu University Miami (61% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $15,600 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,000)
- Carlos Albizu University Miami students graduate with a $8,450 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($18,550 vs. $27,000)
- CAU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/