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Overview |
UE | ONU | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UE | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 |
UE | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UE | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
UE | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UE | 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
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 2,017 students)
UE vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or ONU?
- University of Evansville is 13% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at UE than Ohio Northern University ($40,100.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than ONU ($19,301 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($12,900 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 40.6% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($34,067 vs. $24,235)
UE vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or UE .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 1 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming UE students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UE (3.71)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than ONU (54.4%)
UE vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than University of Evansville (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $25,200 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $46,000)
- Ohio Northern University and UE graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Northern University and UE 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 UE students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/