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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Dominican College of Blauvelt | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dominican College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Dominican College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Dominican College based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 1,378 students)
Dominican College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Old Dominion?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 323.7% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($32,160.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Dominican College than Old Dominion University ($32,160.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Dominican College ($16,150 vs. $23,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 11.2% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($14,592 vs. $16,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 125.3% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($22,544 vs. $10,006)
Dominican College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 141 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Old Dominion students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Old Dominion students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Dominican College (78.8%)
Dominican College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican College or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $3,900 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/