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Idaho Central Washington University Boise State JMU Mason UW-Seattle Western Washington University CNU RU Portland State University VCU UWB| Old Dominion University | Washington State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | Washington State | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,107 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,239 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,664 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,480 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,098 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,058 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 83% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,435 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 13,734 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $211 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Old Dominion | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 23,107 students)
Old Dominion vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 47.9% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Old Dominion than Washington State University ($26,664.00 vs. $26,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Washington State ($16,098 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 8.7% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,396 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Washington State University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 18% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($10,689 vs. $9,058)
Old Dominion vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Washington State University (1039) is 19 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Washington State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Washington State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Washington State (83.1%)
Old Dominion vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Old Dominion University (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $47,600)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $3,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,429 vs. $23,500)
- Washington State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/