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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech Binghamton University BU ECU WVU UVA| Penn State York | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | York, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 92% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State York | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $242 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State York | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Old Dominion?
- Penn State York is 102% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Old Dominion than Penn State York ($26,664.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Penn State York ($16,098 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 3.8% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,984 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Penn State York (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Penn State York ($9,058 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Penn State York .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 30 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Penn State York (92.9%)
Penn State York vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Penn State York (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $7,700 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,818)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/