Best value Christian colleges in the Midwest in Ohio
Christian colleges in the Midwest with a Faith grade of B or better, ranked by the value index: net price, graduation rate, earnings and debt.
Best value Christian colleges in the Midwest in Ohio4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by value index.
How this list is made
- Schools in Ohio.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
- In the Midwest (U.S. Census Bureau region).
- Has a value index from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by value index, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Value index 70.8
- Net price $24,468 a year
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH · Private nonprofit- Value index 58.3
- Net price $22,421 a year
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarville University | $24,468 | $20,937 | $55,443 | 73% |
| Ashland University | $21,988 | $25,000 | $52,928 | 61% |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | $22,421 | $25,000 | $49,555 | 68% |
| Malone University | $20,948 | $26,289 | $48,909 | 45% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.