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Overview |
WKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
WKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $254 |
Diversity |
WKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
WKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 52% | ||
Campus |
WKU | 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 273 students)
WKU vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 101.6% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at WKU than Ohio Valley University ($27,000.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 20.5% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,190 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Ohio Valley University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($10,260 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WKU 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 WKU .
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
WKU vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Ohio Valley University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $700 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,400)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,650)
- WKU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($250 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/