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Overview |
ONU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
ONU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
ONU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
ONU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Ohio University?
- Ohio Northern University is 165.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at ONU than Ohio University Main Campus ($35,480.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than ONU ($20,207 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 4.6% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,336 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Ohio University Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 157.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($24,235 vs. $9,416)
ONU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 50 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming ONU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Ohio University? 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 University and ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is the same as at Ohio University Main Campus (65% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $26,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University 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 Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/