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UMBC Maryland Salisbury JMU Mason CNU RU VCU WCU NSU Frostburg State University Virginia Tech| Towson University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 94% |
Admission |
TU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $242 |
Diversity |
TU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 6% | ||
Campus |
TU | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than TU based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 19,527 students)
TU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($7,590.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Old Dominion than Towson University ($27,465.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Old Dominion ($15,064 vs. $16,150)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 7.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($14,592 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Towson University (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($11,565 vs. $10,006)
TU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 61 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Old Dominion University (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,500)
- TU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($183 vs. $242)
- More TU 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/