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Overview |
Kent State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Kent State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $254 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Kent State | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 273 students)
Kent State vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 82.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Ohio Valley University than Kent State University at Kent ($22,400.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 37.9% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($9,190 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Ohio Valley University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($9,539 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Kent State vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Ohio Valley University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent 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 $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,825)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($254 vs. $267)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/