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LHU Temple GVSU Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Ohio Valley University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio Valley University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Vienna, WV | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 273 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ovu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio Valley University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,400 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,400 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
Ohio Valley University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
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Academics |
Ohio Valley University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio Valley University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,650 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ohio Valley University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio Valley University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ohio Valley University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 273 students)
Ohio Valley University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio Valley University or Penn College?
- Ohio Valley University is 45% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Penn College than Ohio Valley University ($23,190.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 32% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,190 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Ohio Valley University (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($7,254 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio Valley University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Ohio Valley University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Ohio Valley University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio Valley University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Ohio Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $8,000 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,650)
- Penn College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($222 vs. $254)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/