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Georgia State GS Georgia JMU Mason CNU RU VCU Georgia Tech Mercer NSU VSU| Kennesaw State University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,107 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 92% |
Admission |
KSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $242 |
Diversity |
KSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 44% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
KSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 7% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 77.5% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at Old Dominion than Kennesaw State University ($26,664.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Old Dominion ($15,451 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 17.6% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,467 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Kennesaw State University (92% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 75.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,058 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or KSU .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Kennesaw State University (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/