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Overview |
Spalding | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Spalding | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | - | ||
| Admitted | 703 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Spalding | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
Spalding | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Spalding | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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
- Spalding University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 273 students)
Spalding vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or Ohio Valley University?
- Spalding University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Spalding than Ohio Valley University ($26,900.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 10.7% lower than costs at Ohio Valley University ($8,300 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than Ohio Valley University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($16,307 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding 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 Spalding .
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Spalding vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Spalding University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/