Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
K-State JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ESU University of Missouri-Columbia ECU Nebraska| University of Kansas | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
KU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | odu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
KU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $7,590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
KU | Old Dominion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
KU | Old Dominion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
KU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
KU | Old Dominion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
KU | Old Dominion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 55% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 6% | ||
Campus |
KU | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 22,541 students)
KU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Old Dominion?
- University of Kansas is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($10,596.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at KU than Old Dominion University ($28,308.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than KU ($16,150 vs. $18,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 34.9% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,818 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than University of Kansas (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 6.4% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($10,644 vs. $10,006)
KU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 125 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming KU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than KU (88.2%)
KU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Old Dominion University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $7,000 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $47,600)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- KU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/