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UVA GVSU Roanoke College| Southern Virginia University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SVU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Buena Vista, VA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svu.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SVU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,858 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,150 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,274 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,188 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SVU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,090 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,084 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1250 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SVU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SVU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,654 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $254 |
Diversity |
SVU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
SVU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 52% | ||
Campus |
SVU | 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
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 273 students)
SVU vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SVU or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Ohio Valley University than Southern Virginia University ($22,400.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 0.4% lower than costs at Ohio Valley University ($9,150 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Ohio Valley University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Virginia University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($8,188 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SVU 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 SVU .
- Accepted freshman SVU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.19) as students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
SVU vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SVU 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 SVU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Southern Virginia University (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $36,400)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $996 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $24,650)
- SVU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($244 vs. $254)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/