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Overview |
ETSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
ETSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 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 | 980/1190 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ETSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $254 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
ETSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 52% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 273 students)
ETSU vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 190.1% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at Ohio Valley University than East Tennessee State University ($22,400.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 4.6% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($9,190 vs. $9,613)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($8,739 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU 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 ETSU .
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
ETSU vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Ohio Valley University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,400)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,650)
- ETSU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($211 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/