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Ohio State University of Dayton Otterbein University Miami JCU Ohio University The University of Findlay Harding University Trine University Wooster UC University of Toledo| Ohio Northern University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ONU | OC | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
ONU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ONU | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
ONU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
ONU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ONU | OC | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 2,537 students)
ONU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or OC?
- Ohio Northern University is 44.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at ONU than Oklahoma Christian University ($35,480.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than ONU ($20,237 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 55.8% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($8,280 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Christian University than Ohio Northern University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($24,235 vs. $17,601)
ONU vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 40 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming ONU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or OC? 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 OC and ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $29,400 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/