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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU Kentucky| Ohio University Main Campus | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | - | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $254 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Ohio University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 273 students)
Ohio University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 67.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Ohio University than Ohio Valley University ($23,720.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 34.2% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($9,190 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Ohio Valley University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($9,416 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio 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 Ohio University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Ohio University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Ohio Valley University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $8,100 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,650)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($211 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University 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/