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Overview |
WKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Circleville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,759 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | ohiochristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,436 | $22,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $22,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,043 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,054 | $21,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,906 | $12,248 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
WKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,720 | 1,223 | ||
| Admitted | 7,492 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,886 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $288 |
Diversity |
WKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
WKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WKU | Ohio Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Ohio Christian University based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 1,483 students)
WKU vs. Ohio Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Ohio Christian University?
- Ohio Christian University is 95.4% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($22,350.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at WKU than Ohio Christian University ($27,000.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Ohio Christian University ($12,054 vs. $21,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 25.3% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,612 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Ohio Christian University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Christian University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($12,248 vs. $10,906)
WKU vs. Ohio Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU 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 WKU .
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Ohio Christian University (39.9%)
WKU vs. Ohio Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Christian University is higher than Western Kentucky University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,500)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,636 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,886)
- WKU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($250 vs. $288)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/