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Overview |
ONU | Providence | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,042 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,396 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,120 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
ONU | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,537 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 3,328 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1173/1376 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ONU | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
ONU | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
ONU | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 90% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 3,042 students)
ONU vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Providence?
- Providence College is 63.9% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Providence than Ohio Northern University ($59,830.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Providence ($26,396 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 29.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,200 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Providence College (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 15% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($30,040 vs. $26,120)
ONU vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or ONU .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Providence (3.47)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Providence (48.7%)
ONU vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Providence? 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 Providence and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Ohio Northern University (85% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College and ONU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College 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 Providence 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/