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Overview |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 92% |
Admission |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Old Dominion than Wichita State University ($26,664.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Old Dominion ($13,553 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 6.9% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,610 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Wichita State University (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($9,058 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 69 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming WSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than WSU (94.9%)
WSU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Wichita State University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $3,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More WSU 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/