Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Hope College Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn Northern Michigan University| Grand Valley State University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
GVSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | ovu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
GVSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $22,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
GVSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
GVSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
GVSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 52% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 273 students)
GVSU vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 60.6% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Ohio Valley University than Grand Valley State University ($22,400.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 10.3% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,190 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Ohio Valley University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($8,811 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU 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 GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
GVSU vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Ohio Valley University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/