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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State JMU Mason Texas Woman's University CNU RU| University of North Texas | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
UNT | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNT | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNT | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UNT | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UNT | 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 North Texas is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 23,107 students)
UNT vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or Old Dominion?
- University of North Texas is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Old Dominion than University of North Texas ($26,664.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Old Dominion ($15,283 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 29.5% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,412 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Old Dominion University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 1.1% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($9,159 vs. $9,058)
UNT vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 73 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming UNT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNT vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than University of North Texas (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/