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Colorado State JMU UW Mason CNU RU VCU CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah NSU Boise State| Montana State University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,960 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,056 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,047 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,511 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,967 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 94% |
Admission |
MSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,975 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 19,081 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 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 |
MSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $242 |
Diversity |
MSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
MSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 16,960 students)
MSU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 25.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,590.00 vs. $6,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at MSU than Old Dominion University ($29,047.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than MSU ($16,150 vs. $18,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 8.5% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($13,446 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Montana State University (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Montana State University ($10,006 vs. $9,967)
MSU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 111 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming MSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than MSU (86.8%)
MSU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU 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 MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Old Dominion University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $1,800 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,800)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($242 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/