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Overview |
ONU | Pacific | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
ONU | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
ONU | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
ONU | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 61% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 43.4% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Pacific than Ohio Northern University ($50,884.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Pacific ($27,398 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 11.7% lower than costs at Pacific University ($12,900 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Ohio Northern University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 37.6% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($33,340 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 68 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming ONU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Pacific? 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 Pacific and ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Pacific University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $24,400 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/