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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Old Dominion University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | VWC | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,107 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,239 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,664 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,480 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,098 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,058 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,435 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 13,734 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Old Dominion | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 1,538 students)
Old Dominion vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 397.4% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at VWC than Old Dominion University ($36,010.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than VWC ($16,098 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 21.8% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,070 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 204.3% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($27,568 vs. $9,058)
Old Dominion vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 38 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming VWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than VWC (81.4%)
Old Dominion vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or VWC? 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 VWC and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $5,900 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,700)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/