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Overview |
ONU | SPU | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
ONU | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
ONU | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
ONU | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
ONU | SPU | ||
| 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
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,118 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at SPU than Ohio Northern University ($36,504.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than ONU ($26,549 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 11.7% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($12,900 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than Ohio Northern University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($25,359 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 13 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming ONU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or SPU? 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 SPU and ONU.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Ohio Northern University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $20,800 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/