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Overview |
IU | ONU | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
IU | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IU | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IU | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 3,015 students)
IU vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 254.4% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at IU than Ohio Northern University ($37,685.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than ONU ($16,234 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 5.5% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,228 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Indiana University Bloomington (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 134.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($24,235 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 41 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming IU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than ONU (54.4%)
IU vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Ohio Northern University (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $15,000 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $56,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/