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Overview |
ONU | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
ONU | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
ONU | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Lipscomb?
- Ohio Northern University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at ONU than Lipscomb University ($35,480.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Lipscomb ($27,398 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 8.8% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,900 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($24,404 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 18 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming ONU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Lipscomb University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/