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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Johnson C Smith University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
JCSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | - | ||
| Admitted | 583 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
JCSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $254 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
JCSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 52% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 273 students)
JCSU vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Ohio Valley University than Johnson C Smith University ($22,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 29.4% lower than costs at Ohio Valley University ($7,100 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Ohio Valley University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($12,911 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at JCSU (2.48)
JCSU vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ohio Valley University earn on average $6,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $30,300)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $7,400 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($24,650 vs. $32,050)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($254 vs. $331)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/