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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU Taylor University University of Dayton JMU IU Olivet Nazarene University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IWU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $211 |
Diversity |
IWU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Ohio University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 122.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at IWU than Ohio University Main Campus ($29,684.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than IWU ($20,207 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 22.7% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,050 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 114.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($20,194 vs. $9,416)
IWU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 22 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
IWU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,604 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,104)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($211 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/