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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech Benedictine College ECU WVU UVA William & Mary| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Franciscan | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Franciscan | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $242 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Franciscan | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 3,656 students)
Franciscan vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Old Dominion?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 323% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Franciscan than Old Dominion University ($30,620.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Franciscan ($16,098 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 43.6% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($9,390 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Old Dominion University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 85.2% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($16,779 vs. $9,058)
Franciscan vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 145 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Old Dominion University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,500)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($227 vs. $242)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/