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Overview |
Valpo | ONU | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Valpo | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Valpo | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,042 students vs. 2,846 students)
Valpo vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or ONU?
- Valparaiso University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Valpo than Ohio Northern University ($45,136.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than ONU ($23,168 vs. $26,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 0.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($13,200 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Ohio Northern University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 31.4% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($34,326 vs. $26,120)
Valpo vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 1 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than ONU (73.4%)
Valpo vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Ohio Northern University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $54,000)
- Ohio Northern University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Northern University and Valpo 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 Valpo students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/