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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Ohio Wesleyan University | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Penn State | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
OWU | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
OWU | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OWU | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Penn State?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 168.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at OWU than Penn State Main Campus ($49,262.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than OWU ($26,747 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 7.9% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,744 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 265.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($36,757 vs. $10,066)
OWU vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or OWU .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Penn State? 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 Penn State and OWU.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (87% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $5,700 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,600)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/