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Overview |
ONU | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
ONU | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
ONU | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
ONU | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 83% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bryant University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 36.5% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Bryant University than Ohio Northern University ($48,432.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Bryant University ($27,398 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 28.2% lower than costs at Bryant University ($12,900 vs. $16,534)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University as Bryant University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($25,615 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or ONU .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Ohio Northern University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $2,300 more per year than ONU graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $71,200)
- Bryant University and ONU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and ONU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/