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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU Maryland NSU Virginia Tech George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State| Howard University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Howard | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Howard | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Howard | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Howard based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 12,886 students)
Howard vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Old Dominion?
- Howard University is 322.5% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Howard than Old Dominion University ($30,584.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Howard ($16,098 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 17.8% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,480 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Old Dominion University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 121.5% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($20,063 vs. $9,058)
Howard vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 85 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Howard students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Old Dominion University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/