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Trinity SU Baylor UT Dallas University of Dallas Wesley College Hendrix College TCU UT Austin Tulsa University Wooster SMU| Ohio Wesleyan University | Austin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Austin College | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
OWU | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
OWU | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
OWU | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,182 students)
OWU vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Austin College?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at OWU than Austin College ($49,262.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than OWU ($24,739 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 6.1% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,958 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Austin College ($36,757 vs. $33,033)
OWU vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Austin College has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Austin College? 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 Austin College and OWU.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $5,000 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $49,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/