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Overview |
ONU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,042 | 3,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $61,916 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $61,916 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $15,002 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,396 | $38,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,120 | $38,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,537 | 6,334 | ||
| Admitted | 3,328 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1173/1376 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ONU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
ONU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
ONU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 82% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,526 students vs. 3,042 students)
ONU vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 69.6% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($61,916.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Lewis and Clark than Ohio Northern University ($61,916.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Lewis and Clark ($26,396 vs. $38,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 13.7% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($13,200 vs. $15,002)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 47.4% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($38,507 vs. $26,120)
ONU vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or ONU .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at ONU (3.78)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than ONU (73.4%)
ONU vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Ohio Northern University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/