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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| University of the Sciences | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USciences | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1042 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
USciences | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USciences | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
USciences | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
USciences | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 6% | ||
Campus |
USciences | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 2,420 students)
USciences vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Old Dominion?
- University of the Sciences is 239.9% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Old Dominion than University of the Sciences ($27,465.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 20.6% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,592 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than University of the Sciences (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($10,006 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or USciences .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 125 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming USciences students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
USciences vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Old Dominion University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $43,500 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/