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Overview |
UOP | ONU | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,755 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,506 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,506 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,688 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,975 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,314 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
UOP | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,763 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 5,467 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 |
UOP | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
UOP | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UOP | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UOP | 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 the Pacific is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (6,755 students vs. 3,042 students)
UOP vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or ONU?
- University of the Pacific is 49.3% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($54,506.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at UOP than Ohio Northern University ($54,506.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than UOP ($26,396 vs. $30,975)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 26.4% lower than costs at University of the Pacific ($13,200 vs. $16,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than Ohio Northern University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 46.7% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($38,314 vs. $26,120)
UOP vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or UOP .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 6 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming UOP students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than ONU (73.4%)
UOP vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at UOP is higher than Ohio Northern University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $10,200 more per year than ONU graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $71,200)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- UOP graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/