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Regent University JMU Mason CNU RU VCU Lee University NSU Virginia Tech Cedarville University ECU WVU| Liberty University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Liberty University | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Liberty University | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Liberty University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Liberty University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Liberty University | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $242 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 6% |
Students |
Liberty University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Liberty University | 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 23,107 students)
Liberty University vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or Old Dominion?
- Liberty University is 195.3% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Old Dominion than Liberty University ($26,664.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Liberty University ($16,098 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 9.1% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,350 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Old Dominion University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($12,471 vs. $9,058)
Liberty University vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 50 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Old Dominion (95.1%)
Liberty University vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty University 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 Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Liberty University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $39,100)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,166)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($242 vs. $249)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/