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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Roanoke College | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roanoke College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Salem, VA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roanoke.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roanoke College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,510 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,510 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,366 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,169 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,176 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Roanoke College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,055 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,032 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Roanoke College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roanoke College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Roanoke College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Roanoke College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Roanoke College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 273 students)
Roanoke College vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roanoke College or Ohio Valley University?
- Roanoke College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Roanoke College than Ohio Valley University ($33,510.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 67.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($9,190 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($36,176 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Roanoke College 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 Roanoke College .
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Roanoke College vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roanoke College 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 Roanoke College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Ohio Valley University (69% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College 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/