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Overview |
Alma College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Alma College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Alma College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Alma College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 273 students)
Alma College vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Ohio Valley University?
- Alma College is 102.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.4% higher at Alma College than Ohio Valley University ($45,346.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 37.4% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,190 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Alma College vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Ohio Valley University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ohio Valley University and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Ohio Valley University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/