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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech Middle Tennessee State University ECU WCU WVU UVA| East Tennessee State University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ETSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
ETSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1090/1250 | ||
| 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 |
ETSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
ETSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 7% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than ETSU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 13,483 students)
ETSU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Old Dominion?
- East Tennessee State University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.2% higher at Old Dominion than East Tennessee State University ($26,664.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Old Dominion ($14,350 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 40.2% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($9,613 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 3.7% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($9,058 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 48 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than ETSU (85.3%)
ETSU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than East Tennessee State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $7,600 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU 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/