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UB Fisher Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo Le Moyne College SUNY Brockport Alfred University D'Youville College Hobart William Smith Colleges SUNY College at Oswego GVSU| Niagara University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Niagara University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Niagara 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 273 students)
Niagara University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Ohio Valley University?
- Niagara University is 58% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Niagara University than Ohio Valley University ($35,400.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 38.2% lower than costs at Niagara University ($9,190 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($29,898 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara 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 Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Niagara University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Ohio Valley University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/