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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU JMU Mason University of South Florida St. Petersburg CNU RU VCU Florida| Florida International University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
FIU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $242 |
Diversity |
FIU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
FIU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 7% | ||
Campus |
FIU | 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
- Florida International University is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 23,107 students)
FIU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 53.3% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Old Dominion than Florida International University ($26,664.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Old Dominion ($9,881 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 16.2% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,600 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Florida International University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($11,087 vs. $9,058)
FIU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 70 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming FIU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Florida International University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $47,600)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $6,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($17,228 vs. $23,500)
- FIU graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($178 vs. $242)
- More FIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/