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Wesley College Temple Wooster Wittenberg University Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Point Park University Ohio State University-Marion Campus CalArts Otterbein University| Ohio Wesleyan University | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | UArts | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OWU | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OWU | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OWU | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 66% | ||
Campus |
OWU | UArts | ||
| 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,313 students)
OWU vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 3.4% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at UArts than Ohio Wesleyan University ($50,950.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than UArts ($27,311 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 30.6% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($13,745 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 44.4% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($36,757 vs. $25,460)
OWU vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or OWU .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or UArts? 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 UArts and OWU.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $15,100 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and OWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and OWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/