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WVU JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Old Dominion University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,541 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,590 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,465 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,592 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,150 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,006 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,216 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 13,773 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 890/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $239 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Old Dominion | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 11,027 students)
Old Dominion vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or Marshall University?
- Old Dominion University is 3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,590.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Old Dominion than Marshall University ($27,465.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Old Dominion ($9,734 vs. $16,150)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 13.5% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,852 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Old Dominion University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($12,024 vs. $10,006)
Old Dominion vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 8 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Old Dominion (90.5%)
Old Dominion vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Marshall University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $366 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($23,134 vs. $23,500)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($239 vs. $242)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/