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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Old Dominion University | Shepherd University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,107 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,239 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,664 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,480 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,098 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,058 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,435 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 13,734 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $229 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Old Dominion | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | Shepherd University | ||
| 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 3,235 students)
Old Dominion vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or Shepherd University?
- Old Dominion University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at Old Dominion than Shepherd University ($26,664.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Old Dominion ($9,827 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 22.7% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,987 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Old Dominion University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 23.6% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($9,058 vs. $7,328)
Old Dominion vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 25 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Old Dominion (95.1%)
Old Dominion vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or Shepherd University? 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 Shepherd University and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Shepherd University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $1,277 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($22,223 vs. $23,500)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($229 vs. $242)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/