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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Longwood University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Longwood University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Longwood University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 273 students)
Longwood University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 155.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Ohio Valley University than Longwood University ($22,400.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 55.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,190 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Ohio Valley University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($10,332 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University 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 Longwood University .
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Longwood University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood University 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 Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Ohio Valley University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/