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Overview |
Guilford College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Guilford College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $254 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Guilford College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 273 students)
Guilford College vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Ohio Valley University?
- Guilford College is 80.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Guilford College than Ohio Valley University ($40,400.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 40.4% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,190 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Ohio Valley University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($30,922 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford 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 Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
Guilford College vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford 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 Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Ohio Valley University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $1,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($24,650 vs. $26,635)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($254 vs. $275)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/