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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Old Dominion University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | SU | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,541 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,590 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,465 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,592 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,150 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,006 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,216 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 13,773 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | SU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Old Dominion | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 4,343 students)
Old Dominion vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 356% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at SU than Old Dominion University ($34,614.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than SU ($16,150 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 23.7% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,800 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 140.9% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($24,100 vs. $10,006)
Old Dominion vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 15 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than SU (77.8%)
Old Dominion vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or SU? 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 SU and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Shenandoah University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $700 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/