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Overview |
University of Charleston | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,059 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,308 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,422 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,571 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
University of Charleston | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $254 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 9% |
Students |
University of Charleston | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 52% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 273 students)
University of Charleston vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or Ohio Valley University?
- University of Charleston is 40.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at University of Charleston than Ohio Valley University ($31,400.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 11% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,190 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($22,422 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
University of Charleston vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Ohio Valley University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $8,800 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,400)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,650)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($211 vs. $254)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/