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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Ohio Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | ONU | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Miami | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Miami | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Miami | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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
- Miami University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 3,015 students)
Miami vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 147.4% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at ONU than Miami University ($35,480.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than ONU ($23,031 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 22.7% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,900 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Miami University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 64.3% larger than aid received Miami University ($24,235 vs. $14,752)
Miami vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 101 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Miami students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at ONU (3.78)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than ONU (54.4%)
Miami vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Ohio Northern University (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/