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Overview |
PUC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
PUC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | - | ||
| Admitted | 661 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PUC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $254 |
Diversity |
PUC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
PUC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 52% | ||
Campus |
PUC | 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
- Pacific Union College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (870 students vs. 273 students)
PUC vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Ohio Valley University?
- Pacific Union College is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at PUC than Ohio Valley University ($32,655.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 0.9% lower than costs at Pacific Union College ($9,190 vs. $9,273)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($23,383 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PUC 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 PUC .
- Accepted freshman PUC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
PUC vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Ohio Valley University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $22,800 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $5,350 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($24,650 vs. $30,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($254 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/