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Overview |
Ohio Valley University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Vienna, WV | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 273 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ovu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio Valley University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,400 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,400 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio Valley University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 830 | ||
| Admitted | - | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio Valley University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio Valley University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 29% | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio Valley University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Ohio Valley University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 273 students)
Ohio Valley University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio Valley University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Ohio Valley University is 185.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Ohio Valley University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($22,400.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 27.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,190 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Ohio Valley University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio Valley University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Ohio Valley University .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Ohio Valley University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio Valley University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Ohio Valley University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (43% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $14,200 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,400)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $649 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,650)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($248 vs. $254)
- More West Virginia University Tech 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/