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Overview |
OWU | The King's College | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
OWU | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
OWU | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
OWU | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
OWU | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 72% | ||
Campus |
OWU | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 326 students)
OWU vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or The King's College?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 134.6% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.6% higher at OWU than The King's College ($49,262.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than The King's College ($27,311 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 33.8% lower than costs at The King's College ($13,745 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than The King's College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 49.2% larger than aid received The King's College ($36,757 vs. $24,640)
OWU vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or OWU .
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than The King's College (45.3%)
OWU vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or The King's 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 The King's College and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than The King's College (61% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/