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Overview |
UChicago | ONU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,801 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,801 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,221 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,979 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,877 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 96% |
Admission |
UChicago | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,631 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 1,849 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.8% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 87.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1510/1570 | 1173/1376 | ||
| 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 |
UChicago | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
UChicago | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
UChicago | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 3,042 students)
UChicago vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or ONU?
- University of Chicago is 74.8% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($63,801.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at UChicago than Ohio Northern University ($63,801.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than UChicago ($26,396 vs. $27,979)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 45.6% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($13,200 vs. $19,221)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than University of Chicago (96% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 125.4% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($58,877 vs. $26,120)
UChicago vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 348 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at ONU (3.78)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than UChicago (4.8%)
UChicago vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago or ONU? 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 ONU and UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Ohio Northern University (92% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $27,300 more per year than ONU graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $71,200)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/