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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Wesley College Penn State Harrisburg BSU| Ohio University Main Campus | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | OWU | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio University | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,410 students)
Ohio University vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 268.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.7% higher at OWU than Ohio University Main Campus ($49,262.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than OWU ($20,207 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 11.4% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,336 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 290.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($36,757 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Ohio University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than OWU (52.2%)
Ohio University vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/