Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Pasadena, CA & Los Angeles, CA
When students choose between Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary and Providence Christian College, they're comparing two small religious institutions with fundamentally different completion outcomes. Both offer faith-based education in Southern California, but the graduation data tells a concerning story.
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon graduates just 20% of students, while Providence graduates 53% — a difference that reshapes the entire value proposition despite the significant cost advantage.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$25,000
federal loans
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federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$17,843
borrowed by parents
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borrowed by parents
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon focuses on Philosophy, with its largest program being Religion/Religious Studies (23 graduates annually). Providence Christian College emphasizes Liberal Arts, with Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities as its primary program (23 graduates).
These programs reflect each institution's distinct religious mission — Orthodox Jewish education at Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon versus evangelical Christian liberal arts at Providence. The specialized nature of both programs shapes their respective career pathways and earning potential.
For students prioritizing completion likelihood, Providence Christian College offers the stronger path despite costing $13,120/year more. While Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon provides substantial cost savings and serves students predicted to earn less, the 20% graduation rate creates enormous risk for families.
Providence graduates earn similar amounts with a 53% completion rate — dramatically better odds of actually reaching those earnings. The data points to Providence as the safer investment, but families drawn to Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon's Orthodox Jewish education and willing to accept completion risk may find value in the specialized mission and debt-free affordability.
Key Takeaway
The numbers are close, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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