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Wesley College Old Dominion Wooster Wittenberg University Denison BC Regent University Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus Methodist| Ohio Wesleyan University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | VWC | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OWU | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OWU | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
OWU | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
OWU | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or VWC?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at OWU than Virginia Wesleyan College ($49,262.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than OWU ($23,046 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 24.2% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,070 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 33.3% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($36,757 vs. $27,568)
OWU vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or VWC? 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 VWC and OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $7,900 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and OWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and OWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/