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Ohio State University of Dayton Wesley College Otterbein University Miami JCU Ohio University The University of Findlay Trine University Wooster UC University of Toledo| Ohio Northern University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ONU | OWU | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
ONU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
ONU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ONU | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 1,410 students)
ONU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at OWU than Ohio Northern University ($49,262.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than ONU ($27,311 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 6.6% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,900 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 51.7% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($36,757 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or ONU .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at OWU (3.54)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
ONU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or OWU? 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 OWU and ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $21,600 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and ONU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and ONU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/