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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Ohio State Kentucky Old Dominion| Ohio Northern University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ONU | WVU | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
ONU | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
ONU | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
ONU | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 57% | ||
Campus |
ONU | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or WVU?
- Ohio Northern University is 279.1% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at ONU than West Virginia University ($35,480.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than ONU ($12,202 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 11% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,618 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than West Virginia University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 107.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($24,235 vs. $11,685)
ONU vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 80 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming ONU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU or WVU? 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 WVU and ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than West Virginia University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $20,600 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/