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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 0% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $254 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 273 students)
Wake Forest vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Ohio Valley University?
- Wake Forest University is 172.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.4% higher at Wake Forest than Ohio Valley University ($61,012.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 81.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,190 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wake Forest University than Ohio Valley University (29% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($54,233 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest .
Wake Forest vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Ohio Valley University (88% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $40,800 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $36,400)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,650)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($237 vs. $254)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/