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Overview |
ONU | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
ONU | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
ONU | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 68% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 1,426 students)
ONU vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Lawrence than Ohio Northern University ($53,667.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than ONU ($26,368 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 12% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,520 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 65.4% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($40,089 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or ONU .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Ohio Northern University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $25,600 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $45,600)
- Ohio Northern University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- ONU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/