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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M JMU Mason UH CNU RU VCU UT Austin Baylor| Texas State University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 92% |
Admission |
Texas State | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas State | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $242 |
Diversity |
Texas State | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Texas State | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | 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
- Texas State University is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 23,107 students)
Texas State vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Old Dominion?
- Texas State University is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Old Dominion than Texas State University ($26,664.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than Old Dominion ($14,120 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State University are 17.6% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,460 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Texas State University (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($11,791 vs. $9,058)
Texas State vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 18 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas State vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State 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 Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Old Dominion University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,600)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,500)
- Texas State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($219 vs. $242)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/