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Overview |
PC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
PC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $254 |
Diversity |
PC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
PC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 52% | ||
Campus |
PC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 273 students)
PC vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Ohio Valley University?
- Presbyterian College is 74.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at PC than Ohio Valley University ($38,990.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 23% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,190 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($34,379 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PC 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 PC .
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
PC vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Ohio Valley University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $1,458 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($24,650 vs. $26,108)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($254 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/