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Overview |
ONU | TCU | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,042 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,396 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,120 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
ONU | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,537 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 3,328 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1173/1376 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ONU | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
ONU | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
ONU | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 52% | ||
Campus |
ONU | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 3,042 students)
ONU vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 56.5% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at TCU than Ohio Northern University ($57,130.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than TCU ($26,396 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 12.1% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,200 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Texas Christian University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($33,813 vs. $26,120)
ONU vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 62 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming TCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at TCU (3.68)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than TCU (42.6%)
ONU vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or TCU? 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 TCU and ONU.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Ohio Northern University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $13,600 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/