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Overview |
ONU | Wooster | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,042 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $59,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $59,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,396 | $29,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,120 | $43,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,537 | 7,031 | ||
| Admitted | 3,328 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1173/1376 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ONU | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
ONU | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
ONU | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (3,042 students vs. 1,876 students)
ONU vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 61.8% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($59,050.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at Wooster than Ohio Northern University ($59,050.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Wooster ($26,396 vs. $29,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 6.1% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($13,200 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 66.7% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($43,534 vs. $26,120)
ONU vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or ONU .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 79 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Wooster (54.3%)
ONU vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Wooster? 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 Wooster and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Ohio Northern University (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $20,000 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/