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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU JMU Mason CNU RU VCU WCU| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Charlotte | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncc.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Charlotte | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,812 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,936 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,896 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,951 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 92% |
Admission |
UNC Charlotte | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,355 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 17,007 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNC Charlotte | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Charlotte | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNC Charlotte | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UNC Charlotte | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UNC Charlotte | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 23,107 students)
UNC Charlotte vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Charlotte or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 89.9% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Old Dominion than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($26,664.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Old Dominion ($13,951 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 4.5% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,896 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (92% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 14.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($9,058 vs. $7,907)
UNC Charlotte vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Charlotte or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or UNC Charlotte .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1093) is 73 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming UNC Charlotte students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than UNC Charlotte (79.6%)
UNC Charlotte vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than Old Dominion University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn on average $1,000 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,600)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- UNC Charlotte graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More UNC Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/