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Overview |
OWU | |||
Location | Delaware, OH | |||
Setting | Distant Town | |||
Enrollment | 1,410 | |||
Type | Private 4 Year | |||
National Ranking | #356 | |||
Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | |||
Status | Non-profit | |||
Website | owu.edu | |||
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Costs |
OWU | |||
Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | |||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | |||
Room & Board | $13,745 | |||
Avg Net Price | $27,311 | |||
Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | |||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | |||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
Applied | 5,324 | |||
Admitted | 2,778 | |||
Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | |||
Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | |||
Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
Admissions Standards | Difficult | |||
Applicant Competition | Low | |||
ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
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 | 44% | |||
% Women | 56% | |||
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/