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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU TNCC Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary| Old Dominion University | Tidewater Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | Tidewater Community College | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,107 | 16,195 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | tcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | Tidewater Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,239 | $4,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,664 | $9,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,480 | $11,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,098 | $8,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,058 | $6,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | Tidewater Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,435 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,734 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | Tidewater Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | Tidewater Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $98 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | Tidewater Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Old Dominion | Tidewater Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | Tidewater Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Tidewater Community College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 16,195 students)
Old Dominion vs. Tidewater Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or Tidewater Community College?
- Old Dominion University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Tidewater Community College for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.2% higher at Old Dominion than Tidewater Community College ($26,664.00 vs. $9,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tidewater Community College than Old Dominion ($8,823 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tidewater Community College are 16.6% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,558 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tidewater Community College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 45% larger than aid received Tidewater Community College ($9,058 vs. $6,247)
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or Tidewater Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tidewater Community College or Old Dominion .
Old Dominion vs. Tidewater Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or Tidewater Community 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 Tidewater Community College and Old Dominion.
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Tidewater Community College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $34,300)
- Tidewater Community College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($9,500 vs. $23,500)
- Tidewater Community College graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($98 vs. $242)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tidewater Community College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/