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Overview |
UMES | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
UMES | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
UMES | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
UMES | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 52% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 273 students)
UMES vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 297.4% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Ohio Valley University than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($22,400.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 15.7% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($9,190 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($12,705 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UMES 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 UMES .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at UMES (3.07)
UMES vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES 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 UMES.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $4,000 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/