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JMU WKU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary| Eastern Kentucky University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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 Eastern based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 14,324 students)
Eastern vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Old Dominion?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Old Dominion than Eastern Kentucky University ($26,664.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Old Dominion ($10,806 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 30.1% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,360 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Old Dominion University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($10,583 vs. $9,058)
Eastern vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 8 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $37,900)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,695)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/