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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Old Dominion University | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | VMI | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 22,541 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,590 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,465 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,592 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,150 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,006 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,216 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 13,773 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Old Dominion | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 1,560 students)
Old Dominion vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($10,076.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at VMI than Old Dominion University ($40,778.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than VMI ($16,150 vs. $17,229)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 32.8% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,990 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Virginia Military Institute (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 37.3% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($13,735 vs. $10,006)
Old Dominion vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 119 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming VMI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than VMI (81.7%)
Old Dominion vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or VMI? 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 VMI and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Old Dominion University (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $14,500 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/