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Overview |
Aurora University | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Circleville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | ohiochristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $22,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $22,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $21,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $12,248 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 1,223 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $27,886 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $288 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
Aurora University | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | 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
- Aurora University is larger than than Ohio Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,483 students)
Aurora University vs. Ohio Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Ohio Christian University?
- Aurora University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio Christian University for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Aurora University than Ohio Christian University ($28,000.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Ohio Christian University ($19,220 vs. $21,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 37.7% lower than costs at Aurora University ($9,612 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Ohio Christian University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 63.4% larger than aid received Ohio Christian University ($20,017 vs. $12,248)
Aurora University vs. Ohio Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University 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 Aurora University .
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Ohio Christian University (39.9%)
Aurora University vs. Ohio Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University 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 Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Christian University is higher than Aurora University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $32,500)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $5,549 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,886)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($230 vs. $288)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/