Cheapest Religious Education Colleges in Ohio

Allegheny Wesleyan College stands out dramatically among Ohio's Religious Education programs with a net cost of just $6,740, creating an $18,282 gap between the most and least expensive options. While graduates earn between $26,933 and $33,637, Ohio's growing healthcare sector provides meaningful opportunities for religious educators in chaplaincy roles at major medical centers like Cleveland Clinic. Eight private institutions offer these programs, with graduation rates spanning from 36.7% to 77.1% across the state.

Programs

$6,740 – $25,022

Net Price Range

$30,285

Avg. Program Earnings

57.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Religious Education Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Allegheny Wesleyan College Salem, Ohio	$6,740	$6,800	40.0%
2	Muskingum University New Concord, Ohio	$20,204	$31,440	52.7%	86.4%
3	Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, Ohio	$21,812	$35,524	63.6%	85.3%
4	Malone University Canton, Ohio	$22,881	$36,120	51.3%	77.6%
5	Defiance College Defiance, Ohio	$23,722	$38,778	36.7%	62.9%
6	The University of Findlay Findlay, Ohio	$23,731	$39,646	62.6%	86.0%
7	Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, Ohio	$23,987	$32,630	77.1%	66.7%
8	Cedarville University Cedarville, Ohio	$25,022	$36,078	74.3%	64.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Allegheny Wesleyan College so much cheaper than other Religious Education programs?

Allegheny Wesleyan College charges a net cost of $6,740, nearly $14,000 less than the next cheapest option at Muskingum University ($20,204). This small institution maintains lower overhead costs while serving a focused student population in Salem, Ohio.

How do graduation rates compare across Ohio's Religious Education programs?

Graduation rates vary significantly, from Defiance College's 36.7% to Franciscan University of Steubenville's 77.1%. The strongest performers include Cedarville University (74.3%) and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (63.6%), both exceeding the 60% threshold.

Does acceptance rate correlate with program cost in Ohio Religious Education schools?

The most expensive program, Cedarville University ($25,022), accepts 64.88% of applicants, while mid-range schools like Muskingum University accept 86.39%. Allegheny Wesleyan College, the cheapest option, maintains selective admissions despite its low cost.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.