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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College CNU RU William & Mary NSU UVA ECU WVU UMBC| Old Dominion University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | VCU | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,541 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,590 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,465 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,592 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,150 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,006 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,216 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 13,773 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Old Dominion | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 22,541 students)
Old Dominion vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 69.3% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($12,850.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at VCU than Old Dominion University ($34,744.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than VCU ($16,150 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 10.5% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($14,592 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Old Dominion University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($12,433 vs. $10,006)
Old Dominion vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 77 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming VCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Old Dominion (90.5%)
Old Dominion vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or VCU? 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 VCU and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Old Dominion University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $100 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- VCU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/