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Overview |
ONU | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 47% |
Admission |
ONU | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
ONU | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
ONU | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 47% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Wisconsin?
- Ohio Northern University is 282.6% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Wisconsin than Ohio Northern University ($37,904.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than ONU ($13,376 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 0% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,894 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than University of Wisconsin Madison (97% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 116.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($24,235 vs. $11,171)
ONU vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or ONU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 142 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at ONU (3.78)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
ONU vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Ohio Northern University (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/