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Overview |
ONU | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
ONU | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
ONU | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 35% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Jefferson than Ohio Northern University ($43,100.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Jefferson ($27,398 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 14.1% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,900 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 34% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($32,486 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or ONU .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and ONU.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $51,700 more per year than ONU graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $71,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/