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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond Bucknell| American University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | OWU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 27% | ||
Campus |
AU | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,410 students)
AU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or OWU?
- American University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at AU than Ohio Wesleyan University ($53,070.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than AU ($27,311 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 14.3% lower than costs at American University ($13,745 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 35.4% larger than aid received American University ($36,757 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $15,200 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $49,600)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/