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Overview |
Georgetown | OWU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1123/1358 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 1,410 students)
Georgetown vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or OWU?
- Georgetown University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Georgetown than Ohio Wesleyan University ($61,872.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Georgetown ($27,311 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 37% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($13,745 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Georgetown University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 25% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($45,949 vs. $36,757)
Georgetown vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (94% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $69,300 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $49,600)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/