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Overview |
ONU | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
ONU | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
ONU | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 82% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Champlain College is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 23.4% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Champlain College than Ohio Northern University ($43,800.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Champlain College ($27,398 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 26.6% lower than costs at Champlain College ($12,900 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 9.3% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($26,498 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 2 points higher than at Champlain College (1156)
- Incoming ONU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Champlain College (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Champlain College has a higher acceptance rate (55.7%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Champlain College? 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 Champlain College and ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Champlain College (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $24,000 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $47,200)
- Champlain College students graduate with a $357 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,643 vs. $27,000)
- Champlain College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/