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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | OWU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 60,046 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,826 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,332 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,272 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,575 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70,028 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 35,588 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 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 |
Ohio State | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio State | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 1,452 students)
Ohio State vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 337.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at OWU than Ohio State University ($51,771.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than OWU ($19,575 vs. $23,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 0.3% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($14,226 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 260.4% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($42,496 vs. $11,791)
Ohio State vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Ohio State .
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than OWU (50.7%)
Ohio State vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/