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Overview |
CBC | OWU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CBC | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 1123/1358 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CBC | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
CBC | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CBC | 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 204.1% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.1% higher at OWU than Central Baptist College ($49,262.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Baptist College than OWU ($18,128 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 83.3% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($7,500 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Central Baptist College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 275.5% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($36,757 vs. $9,788)
CBC vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or CBC .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CBC (3.15)
- CBC has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than OWU (52.2%)
CBC vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Central Baptist College (61% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $9,500 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,100)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CBC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/