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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Old Dominion University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | SVU | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,541 | 967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,590 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,465 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,592 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,150 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,006 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,216 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 13,773 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 943/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $244 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Old Dominion | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 967 students)
Old Dominion vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 160.7% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($19,790.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Old Dominion than Southern Virginia University ($27,465.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than SVU ($16,150 vs. $25,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 55.6% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($9,376 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 28.7% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($10,006 vs. $7,775)
Old Dominion vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 21 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming SVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Old Dominion students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than Old Dominion (90.5%)
Old Dominion vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or SVU? 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 SVU and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Southern Virginia University (50% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $7,000 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $154 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,654)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($242 vs. $244)
- More SVU 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/