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JMU Eastern Mason Murray State University CNU RU VCU Kentucky NSU Louisville Virginia Tech ECU| Western Kentucky University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
WKU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WKU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $242 |
Diversity |
WKU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
WKU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WKU | 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 WKU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 16,493 students)
WKU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Old Dominion?
- Western Kentucky University is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at WKU than Old Dominion University ($27,000.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Old Dominion ($12,625 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 21.7% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,072 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Old Dominion University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($10,260 vs. $9,058)
WKU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 27 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Old Dominion (95.1%)
WKU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is the same as at Old Dominion University (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $10,500 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $37,100)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,250)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/