Ohio Christian University's published cost of attendance is $35,017. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $22,113, middle-income families pay around $15,292, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,159.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $35,017 |
| Tuition and Fees | $24,600 |
| Room and Board | $9,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,410 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,607 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,113 |
| $30–48k | $22,338 |
| $48–75k | $15,292 |
| $75–110k | $22,034 |
| $110k+ | $20,159 |
Ohio Christian University's published cost of attendance is $35,017. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $22,113, middle-income families pay around $15,292, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,159. Azimuth ranks Ohio Christian University #863 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Ohio Christian University meets demonstrated financial need through need-based aid, with aid packages combining federal grants, institutional scholarships, and federal loans. Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $29,579, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,943; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,508, median federal debt of $29,579 projects to a monthly payment of about $334 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Ohio Christian University earn median 4-year earnings of $49,508, placing Ohio Christian University in the 10.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,224 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Ohio Christian University in the 16.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to OH's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,204. Azimuth ranks Ohio Christian University #1302 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 60 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $58,293, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Theological and Ministerial Studies and Psychology, General follow as substantial cohorts, with Psychology, General graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $42,140 — 0.8x the national benchmark. Human Services, General graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $41,533, and General Studies rounds out the top five with median 4-year earnings of $43,805, at 0.8x the national benchmark. This concentration in Business — the institution's primary focus — aligns with regional labor-market demand and contributes to the institution's overall return profile.
