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CMU JMU Mason GVSU CNU RU VCU Oakland WSU Michigan State NSU ISU| Western Michigan University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
WMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $242 |
Diversity |
WMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
WMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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 WMU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 17,000 students)
WMU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Old Dominion?
- Western Michigan University is 100.6% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Old Dominion than Western Michigan University ($26,664.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than WMU ($16,098 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 21.4% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,102 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Old Dominion University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 33% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($9,058 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 10 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming WMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Old Dominion University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,633)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($242 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/