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Overview |
UC | OWU | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
UC | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
UC | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UC | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UC | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,410 students)
UC vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 328.4% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at OWU than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($49,262.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than OWU ($20,149 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 6.9% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,852 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 320.9% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($36,757 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or UC .
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at OWU (3.54)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than OWU (52.2%)
UC vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $4,000 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC 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/