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Overview |
UC | ONU | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 96% |
Admission |
UC | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
UC | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UC | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UC | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 3,042 students)
UC vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 206.9% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at ONU than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($36,500.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than ONU ($21,511 vs. $26,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 1.2% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($13,048 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 218.7% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($26,120 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 7 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming UC students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than ONU (73.4%)
UC vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $25,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/