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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| High Point University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
HPU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
HPU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $242 |
Diversity |
HPU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
HPU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 6% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 6,052 students)
HPU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Old Dominion?
- High Point University is 410.5% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at HPU than Old Dominion University ($38,748.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than HPU ($16,150 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 26.5% lower than costs at High Point University ($14,592 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than High Point University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 81.4% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($18,149 vs. $10,006)
HPU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 93 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming HPU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman HPU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than HPU (76.8%)
HPU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $5,600 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $1,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($22,421 vs. $23,500)
- HPU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($231 vs. $242)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/