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Overview |
UNCG | OWU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCG | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UNCG | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 1,452 students)
UNCG vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 1,070.8% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($51,771.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.7% higher at OWU than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($51,771.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than OWU ($10,592 vs. $23,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 35% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,534 vs. $14,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 376.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($42,496 vs. $8,921)
UNCG vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or UNCG .
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at OWU (3.54)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than OWU (50.7%)
UNCG vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $10,500 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG 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 UNCG students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/