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JMU Mason CNU VCU Longwood University NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Regent University| Old Dominion University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | RU | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,107 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,239 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,664 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,480 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,098 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,058 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,435 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 13,734 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $237 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | RU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Old Dominion | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 7,718 students)
Old Dominion vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or RU?
- Radford University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Old Dominion than Radford University ($26,664.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than RU ($16,098 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 27.6% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,567 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Old Dominion University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($9,733 vs. $9,058)
Old Dominion vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Old Dominion .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than RU (93.3%)
Old Dominion vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or RU? 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 RU and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Old Dominion University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $200 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- RU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More RU 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/