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Overview |
Umary | ONU | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,652 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umary.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Umary | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,710 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,710 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,220 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,369 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,371 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Umary | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,499 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1096/1320 | 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 | Sep 30, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Umary | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Umary | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Umary | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Umary | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Umary | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,652 students vs. 3,015 students)
Umary vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Umary or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 89.6% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.6% higher at ONU than University of Mary ($35,480.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than ONU ($18,369 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 56.9% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($8,220 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 81.3% larger than aid received University of Mary ($24,235 vs. $13,371)
Umary vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Umary or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Umary .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 92 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming ONU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than ONU (54.4%)
Umary vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Umary 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 Umary.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than University of Mary (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Umary graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $51,900)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/