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Wesley College UWM Stritch Wooster Wittenberg University Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU DePaul Franklin University Carthage| Ohio Wesleyan University | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | CUW | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OWU | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| 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 |
OWU | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
OWU | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OWU | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 37% | ||
Campus |
OWU | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or CUW?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 50.3% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at OWU than Concordia University Wisconsin ($49,262.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than OWU ($24,485 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 13% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,160 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 56.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($36,757 vs. $23,477)
OWU vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CUW (3.52)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or CUW? 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 CUW and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $3,500 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/