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Overview |
Ohio Valley University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Vienna, WV | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 273 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ovu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio Valley University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,400 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,400 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 85% |
Admission |
Ohio Valley University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ohio Valley University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio Valley University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,650 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $254 |
Diversity |
Ohio Valley University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 12% |
Students |
Ohio Valley University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Ohio Valley University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 273 students)
Ohio Valley University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio Valley University or West Liberty University?
- Ohio Valley University is 157% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Ohio Valley University than West Liberty University ($22,400.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 9% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,190 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Ohio Valley University (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Liberty University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($5,824 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio Valley University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Ohio Valley University .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Ohio Valley University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio Valley University or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Ohio Valley University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Ohio Valley University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,400)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $33 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $24,650)
- West Liberty University and Ohio Valley University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($254 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/