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Wesley College Drexel Saint Joseph's University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences MCPHS Rutgers Wooster Penn State Seton Hall University Wittenberg University Denison Hofstra| Ohio Wesleyan University | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | USciences | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
OWU | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OWU | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OWU | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
OWU | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 39% | ||
Campus |
OWU | USciences | ||
| 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 the Sciences is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or USciences?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 90.9% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at OWU than University of the Sciences ($49,262.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 28% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($13,745 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($36,757 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or OWU .
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at OWU (3.54)
OWU vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or USciences? 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 USciences and OWU.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $41,500 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $49,600)
- University of the Sciences and OWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and OWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/