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Overview |
ONU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
ONU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ONU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
ONU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
ONU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 76% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Liberty University?
- Ohio Northern University is 66% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at ONU than Liberty University ($35,480.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Liberty University ($27,398 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 4.5% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,350 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Ohio Northern University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 94.3% larger than aid received Liberty University ($24,235 vs. $12,471)
ONU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 88 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming ONU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Liberty University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $32,100 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/