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Overview |
UofSC | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,579 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,534 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,558 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,068 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,762 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
UofSC | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,682 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 28,706 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UofSC | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UofSC | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 22,541 students)
UofSC vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Old Dominion?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 61.9% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at UofSC than Old Dominion University ($34,534.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than UofSC ($16,150 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 16.2% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,558 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than University of South Carolina Columbia (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 48% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,006 vs. $6,762)
UofSC vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 200 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than UofSC (61.5%)
UofSC vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Old Dominion University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $4,100 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $47,600)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- UofSC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/