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UCSC San Diego State UC Merced UCI UCSD San Jose State ASU JMU Mason CNU RU VCU| University of California Riverside | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Riverside | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,426 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,433 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,566 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 94% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 62,807 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 39,758 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UC Riverside | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $242 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UC Riverside | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | 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
- University of California Riverside is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (26,426 students vs. 22,541 students)
UC Riverside vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or Old Dominion?
- University of California Riverside is 55.9% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at UC Riverside than Old Dominion University ($42,611.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Riverside than Old Dominion ($13,533 vs. $16,150)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 33.2% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($14,592 vs. $19,433)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than University of California Riverside (94% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 115.5% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($21,566 vs. $10,006)
UC Riverside vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at University of California Riverside (1119) is 99 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming UC Riverside students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than UC Riverside (63.3%)
UC Riverside vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside 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 UC Riverside.
- The graduation rate at UC Riverside is higher than Old Dominion University (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of California Riverside earn on average $4,600 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $47,600)
- University of California Riverside students graduate with a $4,391 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($19,109 vs. $23,500)
- UC Riverside graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($197 vs. $242)
- More UC Riverside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/