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Overview |
Wright State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
Wright State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Wright State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 273 students)
Wright State vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 107.1% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Ohio Valley University than Wright State University Main Campus ($22,400.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 16.3% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,190 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than Ohio Valley University (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($8,867 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State 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 Wright State .
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Wright State vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $7,000 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/