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Overview |
Taylor University | OWU | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 |
Taylor University | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Taylor University | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | OWU | ||
| 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
- Taylor University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,410 students)
Taylor University vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at OWU than Taylor University ($49,262.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Taylor University ($27,311 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 24.3% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,058 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 57.7% larger than aid received Taylor University ($36,757 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Taylor University .
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than OWU (52.2%)
Taylor University vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University or OWU? 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 OWU and Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/