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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Ohio Northern University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ONU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 57% |
Admission |
ONU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
ONU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
ONU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Virginia Tech?
- Ohio Northern University is 193.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at ONU than Virginia Tech ($35,480.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than ONU ($19,301 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 1.7% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,680 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Virginia Tech (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 216.8% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($24,235 vs. $7,649)
ONU vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 52 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at ONU (3.78)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Ohio Northern University (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $65,000)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/