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Overview |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | WVSU | ||
| Location | Lancaster, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,913 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,572 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 90% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,994 students)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at WVSU than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($13,810.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than WVSU ($7,913 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 96.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($6,228 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (90% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 70.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($9,482 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is higher than West Virginia State University (29% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Lancaster Campus earn on average $11,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $32,700)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/