Ohio Northern University vs. Wilmington University: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Wilmington University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($24,302 vs $33,900).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricOhio Northern UniversityWilmington UniversityBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT149149Tie
Median undergraduate GPA3.343.13Ohio Northern University
Acceptance rate32%52%Ohio Northern University
Cost
Resident tuition$33,900$24,302Wilmington University
Non-resident tuition$33,900$24,302Wilmington University
Median grant$17,250$6,000Ohio Northern University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage68.42%
Two-year ultimate bar passage82.93%
Bar passage vs. state average-11.3 pts
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment87.8%
Large-firm (250+) employment0%
Federal clerkships0%

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 82.35% in 2011 to 68.42% in 202540%60%80%100%111315182022242568.42%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Ohio Northern University — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $32,750 in 2011 to $33,900 in 2025$20,000$25,000$30,000$35,0001113151719212325$33,900
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Ohio Northern University — Resident tuition
Wilmington University — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Which is cheaper, Ohio Northern University or Wilmington University?

Wilmington University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $24,302 versus Ohio Northern University's $33,900.

Ohio Northern University vs Wilmington University: which is better?

It depends on what you weigh — the table above shows where each wins. Across the four headline measures (selectivity, sticker cost, first-time bar passage, and JD employment), Wilmington University leads on more of them, but read the row that matters most to you rather than the count.

Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 26, 2026.

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