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Lima, OH · Rio Grande, OH
| University of Northwestern Ohio | University of Rio Grande | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,807/yr | $23,686/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,009/yr | $21,776/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,084 | $17,750 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,997/yr | $22,733/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,391/yr | $24,432/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,031/yr | $27,008/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,190/yr | $25,788/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $181/mo | $188/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,601/yr | $10,500/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,601/yr | $10,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,350/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,836/yr | $4,028/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,266/yr | $33,716/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,875/yr | $20,560/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $13,875/yr | $20,560/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 58% | 54% |
| Getting in | ||
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 54% | 36% |
| Freshmen who come back | 61% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $50,968/yr | $41,478/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,222–$69,979 | $22,364–$62,423 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 51% | 38% |
| White students graduating | 57% | 39% |
| Black students graduating | 31% | 13% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 67% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,639/yr | $34,323/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 60% |
| Graduate on time | 25% | 25% |
| Pell students who graduate | 48% | 35% |
| First-gen students who finish | 45% | 27% |
| Low-income students who finish | 35% | 18% |
| Students who transfer out | 6.1% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,874/yr | $32,794/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Mechanic & Repair Technologies 67% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 9% | Health Professions 35% · Education 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% |
| Most popular program | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 67% of degrees | Health Professions — 35% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Education — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 4% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 3% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $68,540/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $38,533/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6% | 9.9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,494 | 1,400 |
| Students per professor | 24 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 30 | 221 |
| Average professor pay | $5,680/mo | $6,655/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 42% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $44,572 | $29,830 |
| Setting | Suburb (small) | Rural (distant) |
| Location | Lima, OH | Rio Grande, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1920 | 1876 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.7% | 11% |
| Men | 82% | 44% |
| Women | 18% | 56% |
| White students | 79% | 63% |
| Black students | 5.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian students | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 0.5% |
| Other / not reported | 4.6% | 20% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 44% | 52% |
| Part-time students | 6.7% | 20% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.2% | 17% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,987/yr | $6,201/yr |
| Endowment | No data reported | $19.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,684 | 515 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $3,600/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,820/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 24 |
| Student athletes | 166 | 330 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.7M | $3.2M |
| Athletics budget | $4.5M | $6.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.5M | $10.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $20,773 | $66,493 |
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 and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.