SNU-OK vs Ohio Christian University

Southern Nazarene University and Ohio Christian University, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Southern Nazarene, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Ohio Christian, situated in Circleville, Ohio, stands out with its smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Southern Nazarene excels in nursing and business programs, Ohio Christian shines in biblical studies and education. Explore the detailed comparison table to uncover more differences, including graduation rates, student demographics, and additional academic offerings, and make an informed decision that aligns with your aspirations and goals.

	Ohio Christian University	Southern Nazarene University
Overview
Location	Circleville, Ohio	Bethany, Oklahoma
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%	66.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$32,316	$41,100
Average net price	$22,456	$20,535
Tuition	$21,156	$26,040
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,392 Meal plan: $4,392	Room/dormitory: $5,400 Meal plan: $4,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $13,996	99.0% Average amount $19,048
Students receiving federal student loan	76.0% Average amount $5,752	58.0% Average amount $5,285
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $10,392	5.0% Average amount $11,940

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,711 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%	1,486 Men 44.4% Women 55.6%
Graduate students	189 Men 53.4% Women 46.6%	673 Men 36.7% Women 63.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	31.7%
International students	0.3%	1.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	230	716
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Oklahoma Texas Arkansas California Kansas

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Theology Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts Psychology	Business Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	28.8%	48.2%
Dropout rate	46.5%	51.1%
Transferred out	24.5%	N/A
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,190 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $64,020 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,264 Year 2: $58,092 Year 3: $62,984 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,636 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $61,908 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,575 Year 2: $53,537 Year 3: $61,514 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,576 Year 2: $49,787 Year 3: $60,230 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,141 Year 2: $50,717 Year 3: $55,658 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,848 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $49,973 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,847 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $36,638 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,714 Year 3: $31,849 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,174 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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