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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Old Dominion University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,107 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,239 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,664 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,480 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,098 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,058 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 57% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,435 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 13,734 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $247 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Old Dominion | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 23,107 students)
Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Virginia Tech than Old Dominion University ($31,754.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Virginia Tech ($16,098 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 6.3% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,680 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Virginia Tech (92% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($9,058 vs. $7,649)
Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 190 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Old Dominion University (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $17,400 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,966)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($242 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/