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Overview |
OC Comets | WVSU | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
OC Comets | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
OC Comets | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
OC Comets | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or WVSU?
- Olivet College is 289.9% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at OC Comets than West Virginia State University ($31,664.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than OC Comets ($11,684 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 8.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,242 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 146.4% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($23,361 vs. $9,482)
OC Comets vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 4 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming OC Comets students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
OC Comets vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than West Virginia State University (46% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $6,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/