# Ohio Northern University (ONU)

Private nonprofit college in Ada, OH. IPEDS ID 204635.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-northern-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/ohio-northern-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 74% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,478 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 76%; beats 92% of OH colleges and 86% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $80,928; beats 99% of OH colleges and 93% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $24,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,525 |
| 30-48k | $19,223 |
| 48-75k | $22,336 |
| 75-110k | $25,605 |
| 110k+ | $27,710 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.18 years on average (59% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $80,928 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,525 | $77,435 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $19,223 | $80,352 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $22,336 | $93,364 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $25,605 | $107,029 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,710 | $115,828 | 2.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $53,580
- Tuition and fees: $39,800
- Housing and meals: $13,200; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 585–690; SAT math: 590–710; ACT: 24–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,537 applicants, 3,328 admitted, 587 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 74%, ACT 24–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 73%, ACT 25–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (51 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | $89,697 | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,443 | $85,802 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | not reported | $84,916 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $72,482 | $83,157 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,129 | $79,673 | $25,961 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $49,444 | $72,121 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $44,584 | $67,802 | $26,970 |
| Construction Management | $64,311 | $66,757 | $26,500 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $45,730 | $59,597 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $38,918 | $52,606 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,463 | $48,289 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $19,167 | $34,445 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | $69,046 | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | $26,500 |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Insurance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $99,100 (OH), $104,110 (U.S.)
- Civil Engineering → Civil engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $96,220 (OH), $100,840 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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