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Wesley College Wooster Wittenberg University Greensboro College Denison Muskingum Ferrum College Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus Otterbein University Miami University-Middletown| Ohio Wesleyan University | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | AU | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
OWU | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
OWU | AU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
OWU | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
OWU | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,363 students)
OWU vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or AU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at OWU than Averett University ($49,262.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than OWU ($23,781 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 21% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,360 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 40% larger than aid received Averett University ($36,757 vs. $26,246)
OWU vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or AU? 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 AU and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Averett University (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $1,200 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/