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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU Purdue NSU IU Virginia Tech Butler ECU WVU| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $242 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
IUPUI | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 23,107 students)
IUPUI vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Old Dominion?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at IUPUI than Old Dominion University ($31,410.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Old Dominion ($11,462 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 19.8% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,252 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 34.7% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($12,201 vs. $9,058)
IUPUI vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 6 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming IUPUI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $1,000 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $410 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($23,090 vs. $23,500)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($238 vs. $242)
- More IUPUI 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/