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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio Northern University | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ONU | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
ONU | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
ONU | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
ONU | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Ohio State?
- Ohio Northern University is 207.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Ohio State than Ohio Northern University ($35,762.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than ONU ($19,582 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 8.6% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,900 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Ohio State University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 120.5% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($24,235 vs. $10,993)
ONU vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 137 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
ONU vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Ohio Northern University (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/