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Overview |
Old Dominion | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,541 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,590 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,465 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,592 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,150 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,006 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 45% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,216 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 13,773 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $191 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Old Dominion | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 1,770 students)
Old Dominion vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 314.2% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at LGCNHS than Old Dominion University ($31,438.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than LGCNHS ($16,150 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 47.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($14,592 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (94% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 50.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,006 vs. $6,657)
Old Dominion vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Old Dominion .
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Old Dominion vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Old Dominion.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $3,700 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $47,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($18,500 vs. $23,500)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($191 vs. $242)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/