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MSU Billings C of I GVSU BYU-I Carroll College| Rocky Mountain College | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RMC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rocky.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RMC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,342 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,342 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,120 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,353 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,062 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
RMC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,458 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,096 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
RMC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RMC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $254 |
Diversity |
RMC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
RMC | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 52% | ||
Campus |
RMC | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rocky Mountain College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,054 students vs. 273 students)
RMC vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RMC or Ohio Valley University?
- Rocky Mountain College is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at RMC than Ohio Valley University ($31,342.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 0.8% lower than costs at Ohio Valley University ($9,120 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($23,062 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, RMC 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 RMC .
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
RMC vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RMC 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 RMC.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Ohio Valley University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($24,650 vs. $26,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/