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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECSU ECU WVU UVA William & Mary| Western Connecticut State University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 92% |
Admission |
WestConn | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WestConn | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 WestConn based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 12% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Old Dominion than Western Connecticut State University ($26,664.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Old Dominion ($15,862 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 8.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,480 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Western Connecticut State University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 0% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,058 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Western Connecticut State University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $200 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,400)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/