Ohio Christian University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,640

2.42% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,092

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0697%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

39.9%

1,223 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,483

45.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.5%

67 Graduates

About

Ohio Christian University is a higher education institution located in Pickaway County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Ohio Christian University were Divinity & Ministry (43 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees), and Teacher Education (2 degrees).

In 2023, 360 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ohio Christian University. 55% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (222 degrees), 2.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ohio Christian University is $16,640, which is $−12,640 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio Christian University was 0.0697%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,434 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ohio Christian University is $16,640, which is $12,640 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,092.

In 2023, 53% of undergraduate students attending Ohio Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,640

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ohio Christian University was $16,640. The cost of tuition at Ohio Christian University is $−12,640 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ohio Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,092

2023 Value

2.94%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ohio Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,092. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ohio Christian University grew by 2.94%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ohio Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,750

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ohio Christian University was of $7,750 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.72% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ohio Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Ohio Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.02% with respect to 2022, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ohio Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0697%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio Christian University was 0.0697%, which represents 1 out of the 1434 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Ohio Christian University received 1,223 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 44.9% annual growth. Out of those 1,223 applicants, 488 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 39.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,483 students enrolled at Ohio Christian University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Ohio Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 38.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

39.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

488

Accepted Out of 1,223

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ohio Christian University was 39.9% (488 admissions from 1,223 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2014, which was 65.4%. Between 2014 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 44.9%, while admissions declined by 11.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ohio Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Ohio Christian University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Ohio Christian University had a total enrollment of 1,483 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ohio Christian University is 669 students and the part-time enrollment is 814. This means that 45.1% of students enrolled at Ohio Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ohio Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.7% White, 16.8% Black or African American, 4.38% Hispanic or Latino, 2.63% Two or More Races, 1.42% Asian, 0.809% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.405% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ohio Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38%), followed by White Male (30.3%) and Black or African American Female (7.46%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.4%), followed by White Female (24.8%) and Black or African American Female (19.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ohio Christian University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,483 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio Christian University is 669 and the part-time enrollment is 814. This means that 45.1% of students enrolled at Ohio Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ohio Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ohio Christian University was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Ohio Christian University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ohio Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,034 enrolled students
Black or African American
249 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ohio Christian University is 69.7% White, 16.8% Black or African American, 4.38% Hispanic or Latino, 2.63% Two or More Races, 1.42% Asian, 0.809% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.405% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 36 more women than men received degrees from Ohio Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ohio Christian University is white (222 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Ohio Christian University is Divinity & Ministry (43 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees) and Teacher Education (2 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ohio Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (58 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (39 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio Christian University are Social workers, all other (158,794 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (136,746 people), Clergy (120,124 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (117,764 people), and Other managers (117,012 people).

The most specialized majors at Ohio Christian University in 2023 are Theology (58 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (39 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (36 degrees), History (4 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio Christian University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Ohio Christian University are Theology (58 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (39 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (36 degrees), History (4 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (935,978 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (569,205 people), Computer Systems Design (554,734 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (542,820 people), and Banking & related activities (505,675 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ohio Christian University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
39 degrees awarded
Christian Studies
27 degrees awarded
General Studies
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ohio Christian University was General Business Administration & Management with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Ohio Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

162

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

198

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 162 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio Christian University, which is 0.818 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (198).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ohio Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.9 times less than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 34% of students graduating from Ohio Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ohio Christian University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
222 degrees awarded
Black or African American
77 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ohio Christian University is white (222 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

4.17% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
123 degrees awarded
White Male
99 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ohio Christian University is white female (123 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (99 degrees).

Operations

Ohio Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 784k (12.3%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Ohio Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 16.7M. Ohio Christian University employs 22 No academic ranks, 6 Assistant professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Ohio Christian University are Female No academic rank (11), Male No academic rank (11), and Male Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio Christian University are: Management, with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, and Sales and related with 10 employees.

Endowment

$6.4M

2023 Endowment

2.8%

decline from 2022

Ohio Christian University has an endowment valued at about $6.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Ohio Christian University declined 2.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ohio Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.78M

2023 Salaries

6.95%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Ohio Christian University paid a median of $6.78M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($16.7M) and a 6.95% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 20.1% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.25M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Ohio Christian University paid a total of $1.25M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ohio Christian University were No academic rank with 22 employees, Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio Christian University were Management with 33 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, and Sales and related with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ohio Christian University was Female No academic rank with 11 employees, Male No academic rank with 11 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ohio Christian University.

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