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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Ohio Wesleyan University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,452 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,771 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,771 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,226 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,826 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,496 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
OWU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1350 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
OWU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
OWU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
OWU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 1,452 students)
OWU vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Virginia Tech?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 307.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at OWU than Virginia Tech ($51,771.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than OWU ($22,205 vs. $23,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 4.7% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($14,226 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 397.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($42,496 vs. $8,542)
OWU vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than OWU (50.7%)
OWU vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and OWU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $15,400 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $49,600)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/