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Overview |
Ohio University | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Ohio University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 22,541 students)
Ohio University vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Old Dominion?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 81.1% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Old Dominion than Ohio University Main Campus ($27,465.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Ohio University ($16,150 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 7.3% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($13,594 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Ohio University Main Campus (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,006 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 88 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Ohio University (84.8%)
Ohio University vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Old Dominion University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University 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/