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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | SVU | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Miami | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 900/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Miami | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $244 |
Diversity |
Miami | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miami | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Miami | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 1,053 students)
Miami vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at Miami than Southern Virginia University ($35,371.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than SVU ($23,031 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 72.9% lower than costs at Miami University ($9,150 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Miami University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 80.2% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($14,752 vs. $8,188)
Miami vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 218 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Miami students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Miami (87.9%)
Miami vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or SVU? 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 SVU and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Southern Virginia University (81% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $13,700 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($23,654 vs. $24,750)
- SVU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($244 vs. $255)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/