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Overview |
RU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
RU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
RU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $254 |
Diversity |
RU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
RU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 52% | ||
Campus |
RU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 273 students)
RU vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 174.6% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Ohio Valley University than Radford University ($22,400.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 15% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,190 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Ohio Valley University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($9,733 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, RU or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or RU .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
RU vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU or Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University and RU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Ohio Valley University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,650)
- RU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($237 vs. $254)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/