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Overview |
ONU | PLU | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
ONU | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ONU | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
ONU | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
ONU | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ONU | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 2,633 students)
ONU vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at PLU than Ohio Northern University ($49,472.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than ONU ($24,825 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 9.1% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,826 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Ohio Northern University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 50.3% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($36,435 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 41 points higher than at PLU (1117)
- Incoming ONU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or PLU? 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 PLU and ONU.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Ohio Northern University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $18,900 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/