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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Kentucky State University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
KY State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
KY State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $254 |
Diversity |
KY State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
KY State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 52% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 273 students)
KY State vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 185.2% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at Ohio Valley University than Kentucky State University ($22,400.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 13.8% lower than costs at Ohio Valley University ($8,076 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Ohio Valley University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($8,257 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State 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 KY State .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at KY State (2.72)
KY State vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Kentucky State University (43% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Ohio Valley University earn on average $5,400 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $31,000)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $4,350 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($24,650 vs. $29,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($254 vs. $299)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/