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Overview |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | OWU | ||
| Location | Ironton, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,181 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,623 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 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 |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Southern Campus | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Southern Campus is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 1,410 students)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Southern Campus or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 720.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Southern Campus for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 447.6% higher at OWU than Ohio University Southern Campus ($49,262.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Southern Campus than OWU ($8,181 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Southern Campus are 120.7% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($6,228 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Ohio University Southern Campus (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 553.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Southern Campus ($36,757 vs. $5,623)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Southern Campus or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Ohio University-Southern Campus .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Ohio University-Southern Campus (3.37)
Ohio University-Southern Campus vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Southern Campus 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 Ohio University-Southern Campus.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Ohio University Southern Campus (61% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Southern Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University-Southern Campus graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Southern Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/