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Overview |
Albion College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Albion College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Albion College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $254 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Albion College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | 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
- Albion College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 273 students)
Albion College vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Ohio Valley University?
- Albion College is 142.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.9% higher at Albion College than Ohio Valley University ($54,410.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 35.7% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,190 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($47,406 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College 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 Albion College .
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Albion College vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College 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 Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Ohio Valley University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $19,200 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,200)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($254 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/