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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Old Dominion University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,107 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,239 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,664 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,480 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,098 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,058 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,435 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 13,734 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Old Dominion | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 951 students)
Old Dominion vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 337.9% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Old Dominion University ($31,698.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($16,098 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 26.5% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,660 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 193.4% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($26,575 vs. $9,058)
Old Dominion vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 5 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Old Dominion (95.1%)
Old Dominion vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Old Dominion University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $1,000 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/