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Overview |
Kentucky | ONU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Kentucky | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 3,015 students)
Kentucky vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 208.6% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at ONU than University of Kentucky ($35,480.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than ONU ($18,693 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 13.8% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,900 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than University of Kentucky (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 71.7% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($24,235 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 15 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming ONU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than ONU (54.4%)
Kentucky vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than University of Kentucky (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/