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Overview |
Illinois | OWU | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 1,410 students)
Illinois vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 294.9% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at OWU than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($49,262.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than OWU ($14,544 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 8.1% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,720 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 122.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($36,757 vs. $16,552)
Illinois vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $16,900 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $49,600)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/