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Overview |
Kentucky | OWU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kentucky | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 1,452 students)
Kentucky vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 336.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at OWU than University of Kentucky ($51,771.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than OWU ($19,838 vs. $23,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 7.1% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($14,226 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 226.3% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($42,496 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Kentucky .
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than OWU (50.7%)
Kentucky vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than University of Kentucky (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $1,400 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $49,600)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/