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Overview |
ONU | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,042 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,396 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,120 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,537 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,328 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1173/1376 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ONU | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
ONU | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
ONU | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 3,042 students)
ONU vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($52,540.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Gonzaga than Ohio Northern University ($52,540.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Gonzaga ($26,396 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 14.2% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($13,200 vs. $15,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($29,150 vs. $26,120)
ONU vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 47 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than ONU (73.4%)
ONU vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Ohio Northern University (83% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/