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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| North Carolina A & T State University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
NCAT | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $254 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
NCAT | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 52% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 273 students)
NCAT vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 532.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Ohio Valley University than North Carolina A & T State University ($22,400.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Ohio Valley University ($9,179 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Ohio Valley University (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($10,082 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
NCAT vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $4,350 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,650 vs. $29,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($254 vs. $299)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/