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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon ECU WVU UVA William & Mary| Old Dominion University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,107 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,239 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,664 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,480 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,098 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,058 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,435 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 13,734 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Old Dominion | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 1,826 students)
Old Dominion vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 362.9% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Roanoke College than Old Dominion University ($33,510.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Roanoke College ($16,098 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 14% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,480 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 299.4% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($36,176 vs. $9,058)
Old Dominion vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 72 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Old Dominion vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Old Dominion University (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/