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Overview |
OWU | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,452 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,771 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,771 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,226 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,826 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,496 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
OWU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1105/1350 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
OWU | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
OWU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OWU | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 61% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 1,452 students)
OWU vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Dickinson College than Ohio Wesleyan University ($62,900.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Dickinson College ($23,826 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 16% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,226 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($42,496 vs. $40,209)
OWU vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or OWU .
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (50.7%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
OWU vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and OWU.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (84% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $12,400 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/