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Overview |
WSSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 0% |
Admission |
WSSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $254 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
WSSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 52% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 273 students)
WSSU vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 558.6% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Ohio Valley University than Winston Salem State University ($22,400.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 22.1% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,190 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Ohio Valley University (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($8,350 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU 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 WSSU .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at WSSU (3.01)
WSSU vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Winston Salem State University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Ohio Valley University earn on average $700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $35,700)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $1,013 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,663)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($254 vs. $265)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/