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Overview |
SAU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Circleville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 1,600 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | ohiochristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $21,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $21,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $20,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $12,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
SAU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SAU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $27,886 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $288 |
Diversity |
SAU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
SAU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Ohio Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,600 students)
SAU vs. Ohio Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Ohio Christian University?
- Spring Arbor University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio Christian University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $21,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at SAU than Ohio Christian University ($31,020.00 vs. $21,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Christian University than SAU ($20,490 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 15.4% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($9,230 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Ohio Christian University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 64.6% larger than aid received Ohio Christian University ($20,677 vs. $12,560)
Which college is harder to get into, SAU 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 SAU .
SAU vs. Ohio Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Ohio Christian University (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $32,500)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $3,843 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,886)
- SAU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($248 vs. $288)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/