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Skidmore College Lipscomb Wesley College Belmont Union College Samford University Denison Cedarville University Lee University Wooster Rhodes College Wittenberg University| Ohio Wesleyan University | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Union University | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
OWU | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
OWU | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 36% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Union University | ||
| 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
- Union University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Union University?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at OWU than Union University ($49,262.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Union University ($27,311 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 28% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,740 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Union University ($36,757 vs. $28,520)
OWU vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Union University? 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 Union University and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is the same as at Union University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/