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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | OWU | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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 |
Miami | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Miami | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Miami | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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
- Miami University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 1,452 students)
Miami vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 253.7% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at OWU than Miami University ($51,771.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Miami ($23,826 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 17.5% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,226 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Miami University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 235% larger than aid received Miami University ($42,496 vs. $12,685)
Miami vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Miami .
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than OWU (50.7%)
Miami vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $4,700 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,600)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/