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Overview |
Bethel University | ONU | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Bethel University | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel University | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 3,015 students)
Bethel University vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or ONU?
- Bethel University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Bethel University than Ohio Northern University ($41,110.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Bethel University ($27,398 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 12.3% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,490 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Ohio Northern University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($24,586 vs. $24,235)
Bethel University vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 31 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming ONU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than ONU (54.4%)
Bethel University vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or ONU? 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 ONU and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Ohio Northern University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $21,100 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/