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Overview |
Union College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Union College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Union College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Union College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Union College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Union 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 273 students)
Union College vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Ohio Valley University?
- Union College is 183.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.9% higher at Union College than Ohio Valley University ($63,603.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 71.6% lower than costs at Union College ($9,190 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Ohio Valley University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($37,530 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Union 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 Union College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Union College vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Ohio Valley University (86% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $37,800 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/