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Wesley College CBU Wooster Wittenberg University Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus University of Southern Mississippi Otterbein University Miami University-Middletown| Ohio Wesleyan University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | MCA | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
OWU | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
OWU | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $341 |
Diversity |
OWU | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OWU | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
OWU | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 116 students)
OWU vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or MCA?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 52% more expensive to attend than MCA for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at OWU than Memphis College of Art ($49,262.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 54.6% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($8,890 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($36,757 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MCA (3.33)
OWU vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or MCA? 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 MCA and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Memphis College of Art (61% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $19,700 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $29,900)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,000)
- OWU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($279 vs. $341)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/