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Overview |
OWU | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
OWU | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OWU | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
OWU | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
OWU | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Benedict College?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 237.4% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.4% higher at OWU than Benedict College ($49,262.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than OWU ($17,845 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 108.3% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($6,600 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 204% larger than aid received Benedict College ($36,757 vs. $12,093)
OWU vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or OWU .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Benedict College (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $24,600 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- OWU graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/