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Wesley College Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Wooster Benedict College Wittenberg University Denison University of Charleston Muskingum Bowie State University| Johnson C Smith University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | OWU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 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 |
JCSU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
JCSU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 27% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 181.9% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.9% higher at OWU than Johnson C Smith University ($49,262.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than OWU ($20,045 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 93.6% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($7,100 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 184.7% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($36,757 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 1.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Johnson C Smith University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $19,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $30,300)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- OWU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/