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Ohio State University of Dayton Otterbein University Miami JCU Ohio University The University of Findlay Trine University Wooster UC University of Toledo Denison| Ohio Northern University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ONU | WLC | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,042 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,396 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,120 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,537 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 3,328 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1173/1376 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
ONU | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
ONU | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
ONU | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 31% | ||
Campus |
ONU | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (3,042 students vs. 1,094 students)
ONU vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or WLC?
- Ohio Northern University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at ONU than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($36,500.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than ONU ($22,809 vs. $26,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 11.1% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,880 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($26,120 vs. $24,122)
ONU vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 57 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming ONU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than ONU (73.4%)
ONU vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or WLC? 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 WLC and ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $28,200 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/