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Wesley College BGSU Wooster The University of Findlay Wittenberg University Western Illinois University Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus SHMS| Ohio Wesleyan University | Wright State University Lake Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
OWU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 790/890 | ||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
OWU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
OWU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
OWU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,294 students)
OWU vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 580.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.8% higher at OWU than Wright State University Lake Campus ($49,262.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than OWU ($11,585 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 19.5% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,500 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Wright State University Lake Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 536.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($36,757 vs. $5,775)
OWU vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (61% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/