Grace Christian University vs. University of Northwestern Ohio

Comparable Facts

Compare Grace Christian University in Wyoming, MI with University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of Northwestern Ohio is larger than Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,525 students vs. 1,017 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Grace Christian University is located in Wyoming, MI (Small City setting); University of Northwestern Ohio is in Lima, OH (Small City setting).
• Grace Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Northwestern Ohio is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Grace Christian University 15:1; University of Northwestern Ohio 24:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 16.5% lower than at Grace Christian University ($8,601 vs. $10,300).
• Out-of-state tuition is 34.7% higher at Grace Christian University than at University of Northwestern Ohio (about $4,815 more per year; $18,690 vs. $13,875).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Grace Christian University than at University of Northwestern Ohio (94% vs. 78%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Grace Christian University students is 143.1% larger than aid received by University of Northwestern Ohio students ($12,951 vs. $5,327).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Grace Christian University, open admission at University of Northwestern Ohio.
• Typical fall application deadline: Grace Christian University Jul 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Grace Christian University average a 3.03 high school GPA, 0.17 higher than at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86).

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Northwestern Ohio graduates have a $1,849 lower median loan debt than Grace Christian University graduates ($21,398 vs. $23,247).
• Among borrowers, University of Northwestern Ohio graduates have an estimated $19 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Grace Christian University graduates ($221 vs. $240).
• More University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation (52% vs. 48%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.