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Overview |
ONU | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ONU | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
ONU | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
ONU | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 41.8% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Seattle U than Ohio Northern University ($50,328.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Seattle U ($27,398 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 4.8% lower than costs at Seattle University ($12,900 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($30,917 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 34 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and ONU.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Ohio Northern University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/