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Overview |
The University of Findlay | SVU | ||
| Location | Findlay, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,869 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | findlay.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of Findlay | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,236 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,236 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,069 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,989 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
The University of Findlay | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,609 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,103 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1213 | 900/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
The University of Findlay | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of Findlay | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
The University of Findlay | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
The University of Findlay | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 73% | ||
Campus |
The University of Findlay | SVU | ||
| 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
- The University of Findlay is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (4,869 students vs. 1,053 students)
The University of Findlay vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of Findlay or SVU?
- The University of Findlay is 92.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($36,236.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at The University of Findlay than Southern Virginia University ($36,236.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than The University of Findlay ($23,274 vs. $24,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 17.2% lower than costs at The University of Findlay ($9,150 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Findlay than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 229.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($26,989 vs. $8,188)
The University of Findlay vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of Findlay or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or The University of Findlay .
- The average SAT score at The University of Findlay (1047) is 6 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming The University of Findlay students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than The University of Findlay (86%)
The University of Findlay vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of Findlay or SVU? 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 SVU and The University of Findlay.
- The graduation rate at The University of Findlay is higher than Southern Virginia University (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from The University of Findlay earn on average $5,900 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,346 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of Findlay graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than The University of Findlay graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/