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Overview |
ONU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
ONU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
ONU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Ohio Northern University ($49,410.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Saint Joseph's University ($27,398 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 18.5% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,900 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($29,822 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or ONU .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Ohio Northern University (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University 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/