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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU WSSU NSU Virginia Tech UNCG ECU WVU UVA| North Carolina A & T State University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
NCAT | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $242 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
NCAT | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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 NCAT based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 13,885 students)
NCAT vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 114.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,590.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Old Dominion than North Carolina A & T State University ($27,465.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Old Dominion ($10,258 vs. $16,150)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 65.2% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($8,832 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than North Carolina A & T State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($10,700 vs. $10,006)
NCAT vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 110 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Old Dominion students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $9,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $38,100)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,500 vs. $29,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($242 vs. $299)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/