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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bowie State University| Fayetteville State University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 0% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $254 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 273 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 2,140% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 348% higher at Ohio Valley University than Fayetteville State University ($22,400.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 2.7% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($9,190 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Ohio Valley University (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($10,050 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
Fayetteville State University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Fayetteville State University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ohio Valley University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,489 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $24,650)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($229 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/