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BGSU UC Ohio State Wright State NKU University of Akron Cleveland State WSU Wesley College University of Dayton Texas Tech Kent State| Ohio Wesleyan University | University of Toledo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 15,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #545 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $9,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $19,345 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $17,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $10,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
OWU | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 12,575 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 11,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 92.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 | University of Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
OWU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
OWU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
OWU | University of Toledo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Toledo is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (15,545 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or University of Toledo?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 393.4% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $9,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.6% higher at OWU than University of Toledo ($49,262.00 vs. $19,345.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Toledo than OWU ($17,654 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($13,745 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of Toledo (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 265.9% larger than aid received University of Toledo ($36,757 vs. $10,047)
OWU vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or OWU .
- Accepted freshman University of Toledo students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at OWU (3.54)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or University of Toledo? 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 University of Toledo and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than University of Toledo (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $100 more per year than University of Toledo graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,500)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Toledo graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/