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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Widener University Main Campus | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 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 |
Widener University-Main Campus | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 5,416 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Old Dominion?
- Widener University Main Campus is 599.3% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Old Dominion University ($50,624.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Widener University-Main Campus ($16,098 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 12.8% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,480 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Old Dominion University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 257.8% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($32,412 vs. $9,058)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 12 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Old Dominion University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $11,900 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/