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Overview |
Michigan | ONU | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 96% |
Admission |
Michigan | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Michigan | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Michigan | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | 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 Michigan is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 3,042 students)
Michigan vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 116% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $16,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Michigan than Ohio Northern University ($57,740.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than ONU ($19,005 vs. $26,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 5% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($13,200 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than University of Michigan (96% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 18.7% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($26,120 vs. $22,005)
Michigan vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 226 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at ONU (3.78)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Ohio Northern University (90% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $3,200 more per year than ONU graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $71,200)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/