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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Wesley College Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University Wooster| Ohio Wesleyan University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | RU | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
OWU | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
OWU | RU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
OWU | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
OWU | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or RU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 504% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.3% higher at OWU than Radford University ($49,262.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than OWU ($17,105 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 30.1% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,567 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 277.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($36,757 vs. $9,733)
OWU vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or RU? 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 RU and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Radford University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $2,200 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/