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Overview |
OWU | OCAC | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | ocac.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | OCAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
OWU | OCAC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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 | OCAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | OCAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
OWU | OCAC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
OWU | OCAC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
OWU | OCAC | ||
| 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 OCAC based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 137 students)
OWU vs. OCAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or OCAC?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 48.6% more expensive to attend than OCAC for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at OWU than Oregon College of Art and Craft ($49,262.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 37.5% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,000 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Oregon College of Art and Craft (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($36,757 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or OCAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OCAC or OWU .
OWU vs. OCAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or OCAC? 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 OCAC and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Oregon College of Art and Craft (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $17,600 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $32,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- OWU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OCAC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/