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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU CofC NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary| Charleston Southern University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
CSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
CSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Old Dominion?
- Charleston Southern University is 307.4% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at CSU than Old Dominion University ($29,490.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than CSU ($16,098 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 19.8% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,250 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Old Dominion University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 191.6% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($26,417 vs. $9,058)
CSU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 10 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Old Dominion students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than CSU (86.8%)
CSU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Charleston Southern University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $7,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $39,800)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/