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Overview |
ONU | SVU | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
ONU | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
ONU | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
ONU | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 73% | ||
Campus |
ONU | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 1,053 students)
ONU vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or SVU?
- Ohio Northern University is 88.1% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.1% higher at ONU than Southern Virginia University ($35,480.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than ONU ($23,274 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 41% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($9,150 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Ohio Northern University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 196% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($24,235 vs. $8,188)
ONU vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 117 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming ONU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or SVU? 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 SVU and ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Southern Virginia University (65% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $30,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU 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 SVU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/