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Wesley College Wooster Wittenberg University Denison Ohio State University-Newark Campus Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus Otterbein University Miami University-Middletown Knox College| Ohio Dominican University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ODU | OWU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,850 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,881 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,646 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ODU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,186 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,146 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ODU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $279 |
Diversity |
ODU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
ODU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ODU | 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 ODU based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,276 students)
ODU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 50.3% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at OWU than Ohio Dominican University ($49,262.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than OWU ($21,881 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 16% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,850 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 55.4% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($36,757 vs. $23,646)
ODU vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ODU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or ODU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at ODU (3.32)
- ODU has a higher acceptance rate (52.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
ODU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU 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 ODU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Ohio Dominican University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $4,900 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,700)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,125)
- OWU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($279 vs. $301)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/