Ohio Christian University vs Wheaton College

Ohio Christian University and Wheaton College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Ohio Christian University, a private Christian university in Circleville, Ohio, boasts a 100% acceptance rate, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. Wheaton College, a private Christian liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois, is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 48%. Ohio Christian University's popular majors include Business, Education, and Psychology, while Wheaton College excels in fields like Biblical and Theological Studies, Business and Management, and Psychology. Ohio Christian University's student body is predominantly female (62%), while Wheaton College has a more balanced gender ratio (51% female, 49% male). Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Ohio Christian University at 56% and Wheaton College at 84%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Ohio Christian University	Wheaton College
Overview
Location	Circleville, Ohio	Wheaton, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	89.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Undenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	86.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $30
SAT range	N/A	1250 - 1430
ACT range	N/A	27 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		32.0%
Students submitting ACT score		25.0%
Total number of applicants		1,993
Total number of admissions given out		1,719
Admitted students who chose to enroll		546
Yield rate		31.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$32,316	$54,700
Average net price	$22,456	$28,319
Tuition	$21,156	$40,570
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,392 Meal plan: $4,392	Room/dormitory: $6,640 Meal plan: $4,660
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $13,996	91.0% Average amount $23,469
Students receiving federal student loan	76.0% Average amount $5,752	52.0% Average amount $5,169
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $10,392	5.0% Average amount $15,404

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,711 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%	2,341 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%
Graduate students	189 Men 53.4% Women 46.6%	706 Men 34.6% Women 65.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.3%	5.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	230	2,153
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Theology Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts Psychology	Psychology Theology Education Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	28.8%	87.6%
Dropout rate	46.5%	3.1%
Transferred out	24.5%	9.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,848 Year 2: $65,905 Year 3: $72,728 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,627 Year 2: $51,482 Year 3: $45,819 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,911 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $44,253 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,378 Year 2: $38,649 Year 3: $38,948 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,657 Year 2: $32,162 Year 3: $32,122 Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,222 Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $31,534 Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,716 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $28,503 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,903 Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $26,586 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,234 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $25,653 Religion/Religious Studies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $23,213	Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,492 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $61,559 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,982 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $48,761 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,694 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $48,539 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $30,613 Year 2: $33,459 Year 3: $41,661 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,251 Year 2: $37,856 Year 3: $41,339 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,767 Year 2: $39,049 Year 3: $38,775 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,864 Year 3: $36,928 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,471 Year 2: $27,126 Year 3: $34,682 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,825 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $32,867 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $31,289

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