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Overview |
Benedictine University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $254 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 9% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 273 students)
Benedictine University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Ohio Valley University?
- Benedictine University is 46% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Benedictine University than Ohio Valley University ($32,700.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 11.7% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($9,190 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Ohio Valley University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($20,083 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Benedictine University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Ohio Valley University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $36,400)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,650)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($230 vs. $254)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/