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Overview |
OWU | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OWU | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
OWU | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
OWU | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
OWU | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 82% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Franciscan | ||
| 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Franciscan?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at OWU than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($49,262.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than OWU ($25,310 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 46.4% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($9,390 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 119.1% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($36,757 vs. $16,779)
OWU vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and OWU.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/