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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
NKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $254 |
Diversity |
NKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
NKU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 52% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 273 students)
NKU vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 119.4% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Ohio Valley University than Northern Kentucky University ($22,400.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 22.4% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,190 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($11,275 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NKU 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 NKU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
NKU vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($24,650 vs. $24,950)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($254 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/