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Overview |
Muskingum | OWU | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Muskingum | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 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 |
Muskingum | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Muskingum | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | 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
- Muskingum University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,117 students vs. 1,410 students)
Muskingum vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 64.8% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at OWU than Muskingum University ($49,262.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than OWU ($19,682 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 10% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,500 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 52.8% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($36,757 vs. $24,048)
Muskingum vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Muskingum .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
Muskingum vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Muskingum University (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,100)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Muskingum graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Muskingum graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muskingum students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/