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Overview |
OWU | UWest | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
OWU | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OWU | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
OWU | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
OWU | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
OWU | UWest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 164 students)
OWU vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or UWest?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 281.5% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.5% higher at OWU than University of the West ($49,262.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than OWU ($19,028 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 42.3% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($9,656 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of the West (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 348.8% larger than aid received University of the West ($36,757 vs. $8,190)
OWU vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 1.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or UWest? 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 UWest and OWU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/