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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Guilford College | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Guilford College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 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 |
Guilford College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $242 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Guilford College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Old Dominion?
- Guilford College is 458.1% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Guilford College than Old Dominion University ($40,400.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Guilford College ($16,098 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 4.5% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,900 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Old Dominion University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 241.4% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($30,922 vs. $9,058)
Guilford College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Old Dominion students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Guilford College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College 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 Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Old Dominion University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,300)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,635)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($242 vs. $275)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College 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/