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UVM Wesley College Castleton State College Middlebury Wooster Wittenberg University Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus Otterbein University| Ohio Wesleyan University | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
OWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
OWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 77% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,399 students)
OWU vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Saint Michael's College?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at OWU than Saint Michael's College ($49,262.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Saint Michael's College ($27,311 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 9.1% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,745 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($37,162 vs. $36,757)
OWU vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and OWU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $3,000 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- OWU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/