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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| La Roche College | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LRC | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,618 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,960 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,960 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,268 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,638 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,167 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
LRC | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 1,601 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1055/1235 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LRC | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
LRC | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
LRC | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LRC | 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 2,618 students)
LRC vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or Old Dominion?
- La Roche College is 321.1% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($31,960.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at LRC than Old Dominion University ($31,960.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than LRC ($16,150 vs. $24,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 10% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($13,268 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Old Dominion University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 111.5% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($21,167 vs. $10,006)
LRC vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or LRC .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 81 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Old Dominion students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Old Dominion students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at LRC (3.2)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than LRC (77.6%)
LRC vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Old Dominion University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $3,300 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,300)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/