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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia UTC| Ohio Wesleyan University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,452 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,771 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,771 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,226 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,826 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,496 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
OWU | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1350 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
OWU | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
OWU | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
OWU | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 41% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 1,452 students)
OWU vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Tennessee?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 356.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at OWU than The University of Tennessee ($51,771.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than OWU ($20,885 vs. $23,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 13.8% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,500 vs. $14,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 269.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($42,496 vs. $11,491)
OWU vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (50.7%) than Tennessee (46%)
OWU vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and OWU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $6,700 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $49,600)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/