- Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public school while Rice University is a private school.
- ODU is located in Norfolk, VA and Rice University is located in Houston, TX.
- Rice University has more expensive tuition of $58,128 than ODU ($32,662).
- Rice University has tighter acceptance rate of 15.86% than ODU (85.72%).
- Rice University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than ODU (1,170).
- ODU is larger with 23,107 students than Rice University (8,672 students).
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| #269 in National Universities #30 in Virginia | Rankings | #15 in National Universities #1 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Norfolk, VA | Location | Houston, TX |
ODU| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,262 Virginia residents $32,662 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $58,128 |
| $14,848 Virginia residents $35,008 out-of-state | Graduate | $54,462 |
| $8,858 | Financial Aid | $48,958 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 85.72% | Acceptance Rate | 15.86% |
| 30.71% | Yield | 36.59% |
| 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,107 | Total Students | 8,672 |
| 18,375 | Undergraduate | 4,494 |
| 4,732 | Graduate | 4,178 |
| 8,674 | Online Enrollment | 498 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $91,600 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,787) $7,998 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,701) $10,200 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (25 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 844 Full-time 580 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 698 Full-time 149 Part-time |
| 2,410 Full-time 830 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,323 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $83,593 for Faculties $65,049 Part-time | Average Salary | $150,288 for Faculties $74,170 Part-time |