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Ada, OH · Wooster, OH
| Ohio Northern University | The College of Wooster | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,478/yr | $23,458/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,525/yr | $12,512/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,223/yr | $14,032/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,336/yr | $17,941/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,605/yr | $26,165/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,710/yr | $32,223/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $281/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,604/yr | $14,490/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,593/yr | $10,995/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,304/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $53,580/yr | $75,656/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,800/yr | $61,640/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,800/yr | $61,640/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 55% | 45% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 74% | 60% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1175–1400 | 1220–1460 |
| SAT average | 1252 | 1353 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–29 | 27–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–29 · Math 24–29 | English 26–34 · Math 25–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,537 | 7,031 |
| Students accepted | 3,328 | 3,819 |
| Students who enrolled | 587 | 452 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 10% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 42% | 24% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 75% | 74% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $80,928/yr | $59,629/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $51,102–$123,378 | $41,844–$79,758 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 73% | 75% |
| White students graduating | 76% | 76% |
| Black students graduating | 67% | 71% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 40% | 52% |
| Asian students graduating | 91% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $62,686/yr | $43,895/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 86% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 59% | 63% |
| Pell students who graduate | 67% | 63% |
| First-gen students who finish | 67% | 70% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $69,461/yr | $52,139/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 26% · Health Professions 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% | Social Sciences 19% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 19% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 26% of degrees | Social Sciences — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 21% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees | Physical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $102,329/yr | Communication and Media Studies — $39,527/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 36% | 37% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,489 | 1,730 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 434 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $9,306/mo | $8,909/mo |
| Full-time professors | 79% | 83% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $79,216 | $88,984 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Ada, OH | Wooster, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1871 | 1866 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 14% |
| Men | 55% | 47% |
| Women | 45% | 53% |
| White students | 80% | 61% |
| Black students | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 3.9% |
| Other / not reported | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 24% | 14% |
| Part-time students | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,868/yr | $17,263/yr |
| Endowment | $216.1M | $437.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,930 | 1,892 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,600/yr | $6,800/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,600/yr | $7,200/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 25 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 763 | 490 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $6.1M | $5.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.1M | $5.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $114,974 | $69,056 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.