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| Governors State University | Ohio Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Circleville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,600 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | ohiochristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $21,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $21,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $20,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $12,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
GSU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $27,886 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $288 |
Diversity |
GSU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 17% |
Students |
GSU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Ohio Christian University based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,600 students)
GSU vs. Ohio Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Ohio Christian University?
- Ohio Christian University is 188.9% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($21,700.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Ohio Christian University than Governors State University ($21,700.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Ohio Christian University ($9,833 vs. $20,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 19.2% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,230 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Ohio Christian University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Christian University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Governors State University ($12,560 vs. $11,987)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
GSU vs. Ohio Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $32,500)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $10,636 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,886)
- GSU graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($178 vs. $288)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/