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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Lebanon Valley College | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LVC | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Annville, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,142 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lvc.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LVC | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,890 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,890 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,340 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,640 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,346 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
LVC | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,275 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,441 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1300 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LVC | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LVC | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
LVC | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
LVC | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LVC | 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 2,142 students)
LVC vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LVC or Old Dominion?
- Lebanon Valley College is 544.1% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at LVC than Old Dominion University ($48,890.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than LVC ($16,150 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 5.1% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($14,592 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 253.2% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($35,346 vs. $10,006)
LVC vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LVC or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or LVC .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than LVC (74.5%)
LVC vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LVC 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 LVC.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Old Dominion University (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $100 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,500)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/