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ISU Simpson College GVSU Wartburg College| Central College | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Central College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Central College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Central College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Central 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
- Central College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 273 students)
Central College vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Ohio Valley University than Central College ($22,400.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 18.2% lower than costs at Central College ($9,190 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($10,999 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central College .
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Central College vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Ohio Valley University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/