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Overview |
Oakland | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Oakland | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Oakland | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Oakland | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 273 students)
Oakland vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Oakland than Ohio Valley University ($23,730.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 21.8% lower than costs at Oakland University ($9,190 vs. $11,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($9,755 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland 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 Oakland .
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Oakland vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Oakland University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/