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Wesley College Wooster Wittenberg University Denison UCO-Central Muskingum Capital University ONU SNU Ohio State University-Marion Campus Otterbein University Miami University-Middletown| Ohio Wesleyan University | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | MACU | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
OWU | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $283 |
Diversity |
OWU | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OWU | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
OWU | MACU | ||
| 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
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or MACU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 180.4% more expensive to attend than MACU for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.4% higher at OWU than Mid America Christian University ($49,262.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than OWU ($16,105 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 59.2% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($8,632 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Mid America Christian University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 183.5% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($36,757 vs. $12,967)
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or OWU .
OWU vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or MACU? 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 MACU and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Mid America Christian University (61% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $4,600 more per year than MACU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $438 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,438)
- OWU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($279 vs. $283)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/