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University of Northwestern Ohio

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University of Northwestern Ohio

  • LocationLima, OH
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,606 students
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University of Northwestern Ohio is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic life here hasn’t been researched yet. We research from official sources only, starting with the largest campuses, and we never guess. The nearest Catholic church mapped in OpenStreetMap is 1.9 miles away.

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Northwestern Ohio, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Charles Borromeo Church: 1.9 mi1Lima Baptist Temple: 2.0 mi2Saint Gerard Church: 2.6 mi3Saint Rose of Lima Church: 2.7 mi4University of Northwestern Ohio (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Charles Borromeo Church — 1.9 mi
  2. Lima Baptist Temple — 2.0 mi
  3. Saint Gerard Church — 2.6 mi
  4. Saint Rose of Lima Church — 2.7 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
44 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.54%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.24 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$4,987

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

SportsNAIA · Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
SettingSuburb
Students per faculty member24 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,572
Total students2,606
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$21,807
Cost of attendance (per year)$26,266
Median federal debt at graduation$17,084
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
54%
First-year retention61%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$50,968
Admission rate—
Students receiving Pell grants34%

Value index: 51 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Toledo

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Toledo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: toledodiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Is University of Northwestern Ohio a Catholic college?
No. University of Northwestern Ohio is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead.

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