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Overview |
Michigan | OWU | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | 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 Michigan is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,410 students)
Michigan vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 200.3% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Michigan than Ohio Wesleyan University ($55,002.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than OWU ($19,318 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 4.4% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($13,171 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 143.1% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($36,757 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Michigan .
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (90% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $24,800 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $49,600)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan 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/