Best small Christian colleges in Ohio
Christian colleges with fewer than 2,000 undergraduates, ranked by Compass Score.
Best small Christian colleges in Ohio3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Ohio.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Fewer than 2,000 undergraduate students (federal enrollment).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH · Private nonprofit- 1,631 undergraduates
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | $22,421 | $25,000 | $49,555 | 68% |
| Malone University | $20,948 | $26,289 | $48,909 | 45% |
| Bluffton University | $19,943 | $27,000 | $49,547 | 53% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.