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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Kentucky Old Dominion Mason| Ohio Valley University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio Valley University | WVU | ||
| Location | Vienna, WV | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 273 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ovu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio Valley University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,400 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,400 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Ohio Valley University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | - | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ohio Valley University | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio Valley University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,650 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $248 |
Diversity |
Ohio Valley University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio Valley University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Ohio Valley University | WVU | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 273 students)
Ohio Valley University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio Valley University or WVU?
- Ohio Valley University is 139.3% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at WVU than Ohio Valley University ($26,568.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 26.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($9,190 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Ohio Valley University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($11,685 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio Valley University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Ohio Valley University .
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Ohio Valley University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio Valley University or WVU? 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 WVU and Ohio Valley University.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Ohio Valley University (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,400)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $649 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,650)
- WVU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($248 vs. $254)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/