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Overview |
OWU | PLU | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OWU | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OWU | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
OWU | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
OWU | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 22% | ||
Campus |
OWU | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at PLU than Ohio Wesleyan University ($49,472.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than OWU ($24,825 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 16.2% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,826 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Pacific Lutheran University ($36,757 vs. $36,435)
OWU vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or OWU .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at OWU (3.54)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or PLU? 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 PLU and OWU.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $2,700 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $49,600)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/