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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,860 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,286 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,057 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,597 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 0% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,386 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 813/990 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Virginia Union University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $254 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 273 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 112.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.7% higher at Ohio Valley University than Virginia Union University ($22,400.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 1% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($9,190 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Ohio Valley University (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($8,597 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University 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 Virginia Union University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio Valley University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
Virginia Union University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University 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 Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Virginia Union University (43% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Ohio Valley University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $33,300)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $9,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($24,650 vs. $33,750)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($254 vs. $348)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/