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Overview |
OWU | SU | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,452 | 1,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,771 | $50,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,771 | $50,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,226 | $13,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,826 | $30,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,496 | $32,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OWU | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 6,585 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 2,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 39.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1350 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OWU | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
OWU | SU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OWU | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
OWU | SU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (1,457 students vs. 1,452 students)
OWU vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or SU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $50,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at OWU than Southwestern University ($51,771.00 vs. $50,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than SU ($23,826 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 4.4% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($13,628 vs. $14,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($42,496 vs. $32,956)
OWU vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SU (3.5)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (50.7%) than SU (39.1%)
OWU vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or SU? 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 SU and OWU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $7,800 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $49,600)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/