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CU Boulder CU Denver Colorado State Colorado School of Mines AU USD Ohio State Gonzaga Creighton University University of Dayton Elon Loyola Marymount| University of Denver | Ohio Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | ONU | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,387 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,032 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,032 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,049 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,324 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,023 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DU | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,214 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 13,679 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DU | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
DU | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
DU | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 16% | ||
Campus |
DU | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (13,387 students vs. 3,042 students)
DU vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or ONU?
- University of Denver is 59% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($58,032.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at DU than Ohio Northern University ($58,032.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than DU ($26,396 vs. $43,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 29.2% lower than costs at University of Denver ($13,200 vs. $17,049)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Ohio Northern University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 22.6% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($32,023 vs. $26,120)
DU vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 91 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming DU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at DU (3.72)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than DU (71.2%)
DU vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Ohio Northern University (78% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $7,800 more per year than DU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $63,400)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- DU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU 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/