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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Averett University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
AU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
AU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
AU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 7% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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 AU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Old Dominion?
- Averett University is 420% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at AU than Old Dominion University ($37,640.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than AU ($16,098 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 18.7% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,360 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 189.8% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($26,246 vs. $9,058)
AU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or AU .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 107 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Old Dominion students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Old Dominion students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AU (3.07)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than AU (76%)
AU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Averett University (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $800 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/