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Overview |
ONU | Xavier | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ONU | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
ONU | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
ONU | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 56% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Xavier than Ohio Northern University ($44,770.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Xavier ($27,398 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 7.1% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,900 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($27,897 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 47 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming ONU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Xavier? 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 Xavier and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Ohio Northern University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $54,500)
- Xavier University and ONU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University and ONU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/