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Wesley College DU CU Boulder Wesleyan University Lewis and Clark Wooster Bates Colorado State Wittenberg University F&M Connecticut College Denison| Colorado College | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | OWU | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado College | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado College | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Colorado College | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 1,410 students)
Colorado College vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or OWU?
- Colorado College is 31% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Colorado College than Ohio Wesleyan University ($64,554.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Colorado College ($27,311 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 4.6% lower than costs at Colorado College ($13,745 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Colorado College (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($46,160 vs. $36,757)
Colorado College vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (88% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/