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Overview |
Ohio Christian University | VSU | ||
| Location | Circleville, OH | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,600 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiochristian.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio Christian University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,700 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,700 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,490 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Ohio Christian University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio Christian University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio Christian University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,886 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $305 |
Diversity |
Ohio Christian University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 7% |
Students |
Ohio Christian University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ohio Christian University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Ohio Christian University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,600 students)
Ohio Christian University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio Christian University or VSU?
- Ohio Christian University is 291.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($21,700.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Ohio Christian University than Virginia State University ($21,700.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Ohio Christian University ($15,773 vs. $20,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 25.1% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,230 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Christian University than Virginia State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Christian University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($12,560 vs. $11,498)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio Christian University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Ohio Christian University .
Ohio Christian University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio Christian University or VSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between VSU and Ohio Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Christian University is higher than Virginia State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,500)
- Ohio Christian University students graduate with a $1,614 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,886 vs. $29,500)
- Ohio Christian University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($288 vs. $305)
- More Ohio Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/