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Overview |
OWU | Pitt | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,452 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,771 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,771 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,226 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,826 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,496 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
OWU | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1350 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
OWU | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
OWU | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
OWU | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 38% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 1,452 students)
OWU vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Pitt?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 156.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at OWU than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($51,771.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Pitt ($23,826 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 6% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($13,420 vs. $14,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 302.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($42,496 vs. $10,551)
OWU vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (50.7%) than Pitt (49.7%)
OWU vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Pitt? 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 Pitt and OWU.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $8,400 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,600)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/