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Overview |
Memphis | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Memphis | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Memphis | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $242 |
Diversity |
Memphis | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Memphis | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Memphis based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 21,917 students)
Memphis vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or Old Dominion?
- University of Memphis is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112% higher at Old Dominion than University of Memphis ($26,664.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Old Dominion ($13,873 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 33.1% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,126 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Old Dominion University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 6.3% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($9,625 vs. $9,058)
Memphis vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 9 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Memphis (94.6%)
Memphis vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis 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 Memphis.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than University of Memphis (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,200)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,250)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($242 vs. $261)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/