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SCAD Wesley College UNC Charlotte Wooster Rowan University ASU Wittenberg University Denison UNC Chapel Hill UNCW Muskingum Capital University| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | OWU | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNCSA | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 658.2% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at OWU than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($49,262.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than OWU ($11,251 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 6.5% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,902 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 238.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($36,757 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or UNCSA .
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $10,500 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,100)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and UNCSA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and UNCSA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/