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Overview |
OWU | |||
| Location | Delaware, OH | |||
| Setting | Distant Town | |||
| Enrollment | 1,452 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #369 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | owu.edu | |||
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Costs |
OWU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,771 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,771 | |||
| Room & Board | $14,226 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $23,826 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,496 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 5,708 | |||
| Admitted | 2,892 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1105/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OWU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
OWU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 |
Diversity |
OWU | |||
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| % Men | 0% | |||
| % Women | 0% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 70% | |||
| % Black | 8% | |||
| % Hispanic | 5% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | |||
| % International | 6% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 3% |
Students |
OWU | |||
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| % In-State | 66% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | |||
Campus |
OWU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/