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Overview |
Eastern | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Eastern | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $254 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Eastern | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 273 students)
Eastern vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 134.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Ohio Valley University than Eastern Kentucky University ($22,400.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 12.7% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,190 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Ohio Valley University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($10,583 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Eastern vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,400)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $955 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,650)
- Eastern graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($245 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/