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Overview |
Central State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Central State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $254 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Central State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 273 students)
Central State University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 332.8% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.2% higher at Ohio Valley University than Central State University ($22,400.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 18.6% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,190 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Ohio Valley University (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($6,943 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University 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 Central State University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Central State University (2.8)
Central State University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University 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 Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Central State University (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Ohio Valley University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $27,200)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $14,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($24,650 vs. $39,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($254 vs. $403)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/