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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | OWU | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ASU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ASU | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 1,452 students)
ASU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 1,120.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.8% higher at OWU than Appalachian State University ($51,771.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than OWU ($14,712 vs. $23,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 16.1% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,258 vs. $14,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 453.5% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($42,496 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or ASU .
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at OWU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than OWU (50.7%)
ASU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $8,000 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/