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Overview |
Morgan State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $254 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Morgan State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | 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
- Morgan State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 273 students)
Morgan State vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 309% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Ohio Valley University than Morgan State University ($22,400.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 32.3% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($9,190 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Ohio Valley University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($12,738 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan 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 Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
Morgan State vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan 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 Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Morgan State University (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $6,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($24,650 vs. $31,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($254 vs. $320)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/