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Overview |
Fisher College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Fisher College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $254 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 9% |
Students |
Fisher College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | 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
- Fisher College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 273 students)
Fisher College vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Ohio Valley University?
- Fisher College is 48% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Fisher College than Ohio Valley University ($33,150.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 88.7% lower than costs at Fisher College ($9,190 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Ohio Valley University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($25,406 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher 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 Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
Fisher College vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Ohio Valley University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ohio Valley University earn on average $400 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $5,463 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($19,187 vs. $24,650)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($198 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/