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Overview |
SHU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Circleville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,600 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | ohiochristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $21,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $21,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $20,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $12,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
SHU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,886 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $288 |
Diversity |
SHU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 17% |
Students |
SHU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Ohio Christian University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,600 students)
SHU vs. Ohio Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Ohio Christian University?
- Sacred Heart University is 113.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio Christian University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $21,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at SHU than Ohio Christian University ($46,310.00 vs. $21,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Christian University than SHU ($20,490 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 89.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($9,230 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Ohio Christian University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 55.1% larger than aid received Ohio Christian University ($19,484 vs. $12,560)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Ohio Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Christian University or SHU .
SHU vs. Ohio Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Ohio Christian University? 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 Ohio Christian University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Ohio Christian University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $27,200 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $32,500)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,886 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,886)
- SHU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($258 vs. $288)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/