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Overview |
MVNU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MVNU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MVNU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $211 |
Diversity |
MVNU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MVNU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than MVNU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,941 students)
MVNU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or Ohio University?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 154% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at MVNU than Ohio University Main Campus ($33,918.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than MVNU ($20,207 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 28.3% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($9,612 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 146.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($23,202 vs. $9,416)
MVNU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 61 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than MVNU (85.3%)
MVNU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU or Ohio 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 University and MVNU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,036 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,536)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/