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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington JMU Mason UIW CNU RU Texas A&M UT Dallas VCU| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTSA | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,393 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTSA | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,259 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,046 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,664 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,934 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 92% |
Admission |
UTSA | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,295 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 20,243 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 |
UTSA | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTSA | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
UTSA | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UTSA | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UTSA | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 23,107 students)
UTSA vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Old Dominion than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($26,664.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Old Dominion ($12,664 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 22% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,046 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (92% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 1.4% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,058 vs. $8,934)
UTSA vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or UTSA .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 23 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman UTSA students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than UTSA (86.9%)
UTSA vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA 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 UTSA.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $300 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $47,600)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $517 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($22,983 vs. $23,500)
- UTSA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More UTSA 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/