Institutional Characteristics
The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) is a collegiate athletic conference which operates in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. It participates in Division I of the NCAA; the conference's football programs compete in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS; formerly known as Division I-AA), the lower of two levels of Division I football competition. The OVC has 12 members, 9 of which compete in football in the conference..
Next table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). By school type, there are 11 public and 1 private schools in colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). By school level, all 12 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Morehead State University | Morehead, KY | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Murray State University | Murray, KY | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau, MO | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin, TN | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master | |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville, TN | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) is $11,596 for State residents and $19,195 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 77.82% and graduation rate is 49.08%. Next table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | $11,120 / $20,840 | 55% | 41% | 18:1 | 8,479 | |
| Eastern Illinois University | $11,804 / $13,974 | 53% | 53% | 13:1 | 7,526 | |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | $11,265 / $11,265 | 86% | 51% | 17:1 | 13,281 | |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $9,876 / $19,948 | 94% | 45% | 15:1 | 15,815 | |
| Morehead State University | $9,290 / $13,876 | 78% | 46% | 18:1 | 10,195 | |
| Murray State University | $9,174 / $24,792 | 82% | 55% | 15:1 | 9,454 | |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $7,800 / $13,830 | 86% | 50% | 20:1 | 11,071 | |
| Austin Peay State University | $8,303 / $13,847 | 95% | 43% | 18:1 | 10,954 | |
| Belmont University | $35,650 | 84% | 72% | 14:1 | 8,260 | |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $9,748 / $15,788 | 64% | 47% | 15:1 | 7,048 | |
| Tennessee State University | $9,012 / $21,732 | - | 32% | 12:1 | 7,774 | |
| Tennessee Technological University | $8,934 / $24,798 | 79% | 54% | 18:1 | 10,186 | |
| Average | $11,596 / $19,195 | 77.82% | 49.08% | 16.08:1 | 10,004 | |