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Wesley College Wooster Wittenberg University Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus Otterbein University Mount St. Mary's College Miami University-Middletown Knox College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | OWU | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NDNU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
NDNU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | 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 NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at OWU than Notre Dame de Namur University ($49,262.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 9.2% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($13,745 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($36,757 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $9,100 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $49,600)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/