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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Ohio Northern University | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ONU | Penn State | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 44% |
Admission |
ONU | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
ONU | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
ONU | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Penn State?
- Ohio Northern University is 93.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Penn State than Ohio Northern University ($35,946.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than ONU ($26,747 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 1.2% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,744 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Penn State Main Campus (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 140.8% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($24,235 vs. $10,066)
ONU vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 44 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Penn State? 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 Penn State and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Ohio Northern University (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/