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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Lock Haven University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
LHU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LHU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
LHU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
LHU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
LHU | 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Old Dominion?
- Lock Haven University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Old Dominion than Lock Haven University ($26,664.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 30.2% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,350 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Lock Haven University (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($9,058 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 72 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Old Dominion students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
LHU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Lock Haven University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $5,500 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,100)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/