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ECU ASU JMU Mason CNU RU VCU UNC Charlotte NSU UNCW Virginia Tech University of North Carolina at Asheville| Western Carolina University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WCU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
WCU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WCU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $242 |
Diversity |
WCU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
WCU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 11,635 students)
WCU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 623.9% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 433.3% higher at Old Dominion than Western Carolina University ($26,664.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Old Dominion ($13,022 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 20.6% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,173 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Old Dominion University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 100.1% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($9,058 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or WCU .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 12 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than WCU (84.8%)
WCU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is the same as at Old Dominion University (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $8,500 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $1,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($22,010 vs. $23,500)
- WCU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($227 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/