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Overview |
JCU | ONU | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
JCU | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1173/1376 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
JCU | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 16% | ||
Campus |
JCU | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,042 students vs. 2,773 students)
JCU vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or ONU?
- John Carroll University is 29.6% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at JCU than Ohio Northern University ($47,300.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than JCU ($26,396 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 7.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,200 vs. $14,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($32,359 vs. $26,120)
JCU vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 31 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming ONU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than ONU (73.4%)
JCU vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Ohio Northern University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $13,600 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/