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Overview |
OWU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
OWU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
OWU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
OWU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
OWU | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 63% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 25.4% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Gettysburg College than Ohio Wesleyan University ($61,760.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Gettysburg College ($27,311 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 8.6% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($13,745 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($43,239 vs. $36,757)
OWU vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or OWU .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and OWU.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (85% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $11,300 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $49,600)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/