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Wesley College Wooster Wittenberg University University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus Seton Hill University Otterbein University Miami University-Middletown| Ohio Wesleyan University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Chatham | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
OWU | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
OWU | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Chatham | ||
| 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
- Chatham University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Chatham?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at OWU than Chatham University ($49,262.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Chatham ($27,311 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 8.1% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,719 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Chatham University ($36,757 vs. $27,330)
OWU vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Chatham? 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 Chatham and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Chatham University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham 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 Chatham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/