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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU WMU Cleveland State Michigan Tech UM-Flint| Wayne State University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
WSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $254 |
Diversity |
WSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
WSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 52% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 273 students)
WSU vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 73.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at WSU than Ohio Valley University ($29,622.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 23.2% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($9,190 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Ohio Valley University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($10,605 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
WSU vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Valley University is higher than Wayne State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $36,400)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,392 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $24,650)
- WSU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($230 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/