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Overview |
ONU | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ONU | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
ONU | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
ONU | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 1,353 students)
ONU vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 49.2% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Allegheny College than Ohio Northern University ($52,950.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than ONU ($26,719 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 6.9% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,900 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 75.8% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($42,599 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or ONU .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Ohio Northern University (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $55,200)
- Ohio Northern University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- ONU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/