- Both Old Dominion University (ODU) and Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) are public.
- ODU is located in Norfolk, VA and LA Tech is located in Ruston, LA.
- ODU has more expensive tuition of $32,662 than LA Tech ($16,866).
- LA Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 64.84% than ODU (85.72%).
- LA Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than ODU (1,170).
- ODU is larger with 23,107 students than LA Tech (10,839 students).
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| #269 in National Universities #30 in Virginia | Rankings | #138 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Norfolk, VA | Location | Ruston, LA |
ODU| Known as | LA Tech | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,262 Virginia residents $32,662 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,125 Louisiana residents $16,866 out-of-state |
| $14,848 Virginia residents $35,008 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,995 Louisiana residents $12,726 out-of-state |
| $8,858 | Financial Aid | $9,857 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 85.72% | Acceptance Rate | 64.84% |
| 30.71% | Yield | 42.52% |
| 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,107 | Total Students | 10,839 |
| 18,375 | Undergraduate | 9,924 |
| 4,732 | Graduate | 915 |
| 8,674 | Online Enrollment | 611 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,787) $7,998 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| 844 Full-time 580 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 378 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 2,410 Full-time 830 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 993 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| $83,593 for Faculties $65,049 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,696 for Faculties $50,445 Part-time |