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Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Wesley College Kent State Miami ONU Denison Wooster Cleveland State| John Carroll University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | OWU | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
JCU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
JCU | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,410 students)
JCU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at OWU than John Carroll University ($49,262.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than JCU ($27,311 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 4.1% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($13,200 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 20.9% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($36,757 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or JCU .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at OWU (3.54)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
JCU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $8,000 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $49,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU 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/