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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Old Dominion University | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | PHC | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,541 | 408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,590 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,465 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,592 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,150 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,006 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,216 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 13,773 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | N/A |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Old Dominion | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 408 students)
Old Dominion vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 274.2% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at PHC than Old Dominion University ($28,400.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than PHC ($16,150 vs. $25,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 32.4% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,020 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Old Dominion University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 37.9% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($13,798 vs. $10,006)
Old Dominion vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Old Dominion .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than PHC (82%)
Old Dominion vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or PHC? 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 PHC and Old Dominion.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/