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Wesley College University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU Wooster Wittenberg University JMU RU Denison VWC Muskingum Capital University| Ohio Wesleyan University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | BC | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,452 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,771 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,771 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,226 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,826 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,496 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1350 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OWU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OWU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
OWU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
OWU | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (1,452 students vs. 1,436 students)
OWU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or BC?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at OWU than Bridgewater College ($51,771.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than OWU ($19,660 vs. $23,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 1% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($14,226 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($42,496 vs. $36,350)
OWU vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or OWU .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at OWU (3.54)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than OWU (50.7%)
OWU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or BC? 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 BC and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Bridgewater College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $6,500 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and OWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and OWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/