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Overview |
Wilkes | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
Wilkes | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Wilkes | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | 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 Wilkes based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 5,207 students)
Wilkes vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Old Dominion?
- Wilkes University is 440.6% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Wilkes than Old Dominion University ($39,134.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Wilkes ($16,098 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 17.6% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,480 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Old Dominion University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 225% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($29,441 vs. $9,058)
Wilkes vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 33 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Wilkes (94.1%)
Wilkes vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Old Dominion University (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/