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Overview |
U of R | OWU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
U of R | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 |
U of R | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
U of R | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
U of R | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
U of R | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 1,410 students)
U of R vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or OWU?
- University of Rochester is 22.9% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at U of R than Ohio Wesleyan University ($60,550.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than U of R ($27,311 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 32.6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($13,745 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than University of Rochester (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 8% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($39,715 vs. $36,757)
U of R vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R 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 U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (83% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $21,400 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $49,600)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/