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Overview |
EIU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Circleville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,600 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ohiochristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $21,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $21,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $20,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $12,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
EIU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,886 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $288 |
Diversity |
EIU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
EIU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Ohio Christian University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,600 students)
EIU vs. Ohio Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Ohio Christian University?
- Ohio Christian University is 123.5% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($21,700.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Ohio Christian University than Eastern Illinois University ($21,700.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Ohio Christian University ($13,380 vs. $20,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 17.1% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,230 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Ohio Christian University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Christian University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($12,560 vs. $11,773)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
EIU vs. Ohio Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Ohio Christian University (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $32,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,886)
- EIU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($244 vs. $288)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/