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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $254 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 273 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Ohio Valley University?
- Catholic University of America is 136.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.8% higher at Catholic University of America than Ohio Valley University ($53,040.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 81.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($9,190 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Ohio Valley University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($34,449 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Catholic University of America vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Ohio Valley University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $22,200 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $1,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($24,650 vs. $26,106)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($254 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America 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/