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Georgia State KSU JMU Mason CNU RU VCU Georgia VSU NSU North Georgia Virginia Tech| Georgia Southern University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
GS | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 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 | 980/1150 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
GS | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
GS | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 23,107 students)
GS vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 65.6% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Old Dominion than Georgia Southern University ($26,664.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Old Dominion ($15,352 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 30.7% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,316 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Old Dominion University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,058 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 69 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than GS (88.9%)
GS vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Georgia Southern University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $2,800 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- GS graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/