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WSU JMU Mason Michigan State GVSU CNU RU VCU WMU Eastern Michigan University NSU UM-Dearborn| Oakland University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakland | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Oakland | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Oakland | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | 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 Oakland based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 16,108 students)
Oakland vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Old Dominion?
- Oakland University is 100% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Old Dominion than Oakland University ($26,664.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Old Dominion ($15,161 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 20.4% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,192 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($9,755 vs. $9,058)
Oakland vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 50 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Oakland (90.1%)
Oakland vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Oakland University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $900 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,700)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/