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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| King College | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
King College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Bristol, TN | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #632 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | king.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
King College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,942 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,942 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,960 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,626 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,715 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
King College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 875 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 532 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.8% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
King College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
King College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
King College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 7% | ||
Campus |
King College | 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 King College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 1,357 students)
King College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King College or Old Dominion?
- King College is 341.2% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at King College than Old Dominion University ($31,942.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than King College ($16,098 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 35.3% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($9,960 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than King College (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 150.8% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($22,715 vs. $9,058)
King College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or King College .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 15 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming King College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than King College (60.8%)
King College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King 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 King College.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than King College (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $900 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $47,600)
- King College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- King College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/