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Overview |
ONU | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
ONU | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
ONU | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
ONU | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 45% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Tennessee?
- Ohio Northern University is 213.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at ONU than The University of Tennessee ($35,480.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than ONU ($21,880 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 6.2% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,150 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than The University of Tennessee (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 128.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($24,235 vs. $10,593)
ONU vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or ONU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 56 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than The University of Tennessee (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/