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Overview |
Ohio Valley University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Vienna, WV | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 273 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ovu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio Valley University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,400 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,400 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 90% |
Admission |
Ohio Valley University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ohio Valley University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio Valley University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,650 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ohio Valley University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
Ohio Valley University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ohio Valley University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 273 students)
Ohio Valley University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio Valley University or WVSU?
- Ohio Valley University is 175.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Ohio Valley University than West Virginia State University ($22,400.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 32.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,190 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Ohio Valley University (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($9,482 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio Valley University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Ohio Valley University .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Ohio Valley University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio Valley University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Ohio Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than West Virginia State University (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Ohio Valley University earn on average $3,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,650)
- WVSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($240 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/