Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ECU ASU UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville ETSU UNCG NC State UNC Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Pembroke BYU GS| Western Carolina University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WCU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | ovu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WCU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $22,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
WCU | Ohio Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WCU | Ohio Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WCU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $254 |
Diversity |
WCU | Ohio Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
WCU | Ohio Valley University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 80% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 52% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 273 students)
WCU vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 2,140% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 348% higher at Ohio Valley University than Western Carolina University ($22,400.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 21.6% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($9,190 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Ohio Valley University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Carolina University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($4,526 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
WCU vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Ohio Valley University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,400)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $2,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $24,650)
- WCU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($227 vs. $254)
- More WCU 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/