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Overview |
Kentucky | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Kentucky | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 22,541 students)
Kentucky vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Old Dominion?
- University of Kentucky is 56.1% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($11,849.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Kentucky than Old Dominion University ($32,043.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Kentucky ($16,150 vs. $19,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 4.5% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($14,592 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Old Dominion University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 30.2% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($13,024 vs. $10,006)
Kentucky vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 123 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Old Dominion (90.5%)
Kentucky vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Old Dominion University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $3,400 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,600)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,500)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($235 vs. $242)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/