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Overview |
IU Northwest | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 0% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
IU Northwest | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 52% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 273 students)
IU Northwest vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 207.9% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Ohio Valley University than Indiana University Northwest ($22,400.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 2.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($9,190 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Northwest than Ohio Valley University (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($8,754 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
IU Northwest vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (43% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $3,100 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $380 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,030)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/