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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| University of Baltimore | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
UB | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UB | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
UB | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UB | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UB | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Old Dominion?
- University of Baltimore is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Old Dominion than University of Baltimore ($26,664.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than UB ($16,098 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 43.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,480 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than University of Baltimore (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 20.1% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($9,058 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or UB .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 48 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming UB students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Old Dominion students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UB (2.89)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than UB (89.3%)
UB vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $13,000 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $47,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- UB graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/