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Overview |
Morehead State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Morehead, KY | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,807 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moreheadstate.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morehead State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,966 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,626 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,991 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,140 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Morehead State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,911 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Morehead State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morehead State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Morehead State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Morehead State University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Morehead 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morehead State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 273 students)
Morehead State University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morehead State University or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 142.4% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at Ohio Valley University than Morehead State University ($22,400.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 4.7% lower than costs at Morehead State University ($9,190 vs. $9,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than Ohio Valley University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morehead State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($12,140 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Morehead 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 Morehead State University .
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Morehead State University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morehead 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 Morehead State University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Morehead State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ohio Valley University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $34,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/