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Ohio State Virginia Tech University of Dayton JMU Annapolis Otterbein University Miami Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina JCU Ohio University The University of Findlay| Ohio Northern University | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ONU | VMI | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
ONU | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
ONU | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
ONU | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 35% | ||
Campus |
ONU | VMI | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 1,512 students)
ONU vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or VMI?
- Ohio Northern University is 262.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at VMI than Ohio Northern University ($39,590.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than ONU ($18,129 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 20.9% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($10,674 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Virginia Military Institute (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 26.8% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($24,235 vs. $19,111)
ONU vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 19 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming ONU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or VMI? 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 VMI and ONU.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Ohio Northern University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $9,100 more per year than VMI graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $62,100)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI 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/