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Overview |
ONU | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
ONU | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ONU | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
ONU | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
ONU | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 82% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Franciscan | ||
| 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Franciscan?
- Ohio Northern University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at ONU than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($35,480.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than ONU ($25,310 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 37.4% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($9,390 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Ohio Northern University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 44.4% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($24,235 vs. $16,779)
ONU vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 7 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming ONU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.78) as students at Franciscan (3.78)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Ohio Northern University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $31,400 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/