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Kentucky JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU WKU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA| University of Louisville | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Louisville | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $242 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Louisville | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Old Dominion?
- University of Louisville is 70.2% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Louisville than Old Dominion University ($28,670.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Louisville ($16,098 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 26.4% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,668 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Old Dominion University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 34.9% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($12,216 vs. $9,058)
Louisville vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 139 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Old Dominion University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $3,844 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($19,656 vs. $23,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($203 vs. $242)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/