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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Methodist University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Methodist | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,768 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,936 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,936 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,586 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,786 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,792 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Methodist | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,738 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,059 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1220 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Methodist | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
Methodist | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 1,768 students)
Methodist vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Old Dominion?
- Methodist University is 413% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($38,936.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Methodist than Old Dominion University ($38,936.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Methodist ($16,150 vs. $25,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 7.4% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($13,586 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 177.8% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($27,792 vs. $10,006)
Methodist vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 65 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Old Dominion students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Methodist (75.2%)
Methodist vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Methodist University (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $43,700)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/