Ohio Christian University

www.ohiochristian.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,045

9.41% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,456

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.47%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,900

52.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.5%

54 Graduates

About

Ohio Christian University is a higher education institution located in Pickaway County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Ohio Christian University were General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees awarded), General Psychology (48 degrees), and Divinity & Ministry (44 degrees).

In 2021, 635 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ohio Christian University. 62% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (388 degrees), 2.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (138 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ohio Christian University is $13,045, which is $−15,460 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Ohio Christian University is $13,045, which is $−15,460 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,456.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending Ohio Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,045

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Ohio Christian University was $13,045. The cost of tuition at Ohio Christian University is $−15,460 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$22,456

2021 Value

3.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Ohio Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,456. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Ohio Christian University grew by 3.7%.

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

$8,034

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ohio Christian University was of $8,034 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.57% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 50% 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

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Ohio Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.35% with respect to 2020, when 69% 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.

2.47%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio Christian University was 2.47%, which represents 44 out of the 1778 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.

Enrollment

Ohio Christian University had a total enrollment of 1,900 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Ohio Christian University is 1,002 students and the part-time enrollment is 898. This means that 52.7% of students enrolled at Ohio Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ohio Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.6% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, 1.89% Two or More Races, 0.789% Asian, 0.474% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.211% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ohio Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.5%), followed by White Male (29.5%) and Black or African American Female (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.9%), followed by White Female (21.8%) and Black or African American Male (19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ohio Christian University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,900 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio Christian University is 1,002 and the part-time enrollment is 898. This means that 52.7% of students enrolled at Ohio Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

65%

2021 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2021)

White
829 enrolled students
Black or African American
351 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
56 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ohio Christian University is 43.6% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, 1.89% Two or More Races, 0.789% Asian, 0.474% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.211% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 595 students (31.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 153 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 (388 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (138 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ohio Christian University is General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (48 degrees) and Divinity & Ministry (44 degrees).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (169 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (83 degrees), and English (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,057,142 people), Other managers (781,884 people), Financial managers (491,316 people), Chief executives & legislators (401,611 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (390,412 people).

The most specialized majors at Ohio Christian University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (169 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (83 degrees), English (17 degrees), Psychology (48 degrees), and Business (185 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Ohio Christian University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (169 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (83 degrees), English (17 degrees), Psychology (48 degrees), and Business (185 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,039,233 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (616,939 people), Computer Systems Design (545,553 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (538,598 people), and Banking & related activities (513,395 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
78 degrees awarded
General Psychology
48 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ohio Christian University was General Business Administration & Management with 78 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

241

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

394

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 241 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio Christian University, which is 0.612 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (394).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio Christian University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 1.26 times more than the 69 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.48 times more than the 73 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from Ohio Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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 2021 at Ohio Christian University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
388 degrees awarded
Black or African American
138 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ohio Christian University is white (388 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (138 degrees).

6.77% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
235 degrees awarded
White Male
153 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ohio Christian University is white female (235 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (153 degrees).

Operations

Ohio Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.28M (17.6%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Ohio Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 21.9M. Ohio Christian University employs 68 No academic ranks, 7 Assistant professors and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Ohio Christian University are Male No academic rank (38), Female No academic rank (30), and Male Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio Christian University are: Management, with 29 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees.

Endowment

$7.3M

2021 Endowment

23.2%

growth from 2020

Ohio Christian University has an endowment valued at about $7.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Ohio Christian University grew 23.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.1M 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

$8.19M

2021 Salaries

20.1%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Ohio Christian University paid a median of $8.19M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($21.9M) and a 20.1% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.96M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Ohio Christian University paid a total of $1.96M to 85 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

68 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ohio Christian University were No academic rank with 68 employees, Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Associate professor with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio Christian University were Management with 29 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ohio Christian University was Male No academic rank with 38 employees, Female No academic rank with 30 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 6 employees.

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