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TU Wesley College UMES Wooster Wittenberg University Denison UMBC Muskingum Daemen College Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus| University of Baltimore | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | OWU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 |
UB | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UB | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UB | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 1,410 students)
UB vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 575.2% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.5% higher at OWU than University of Baltimore ($49,262.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than OWU ($18,122 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 40.8% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,745 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 387.2% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($36,757 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or UB .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than OWU (52.2%)
UB vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or OWU? 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 OWU and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $11,000 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $49,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/