- Regent University is a private school while Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- ODU has more expensive tuition of $32,662 than Regent University ($20,686).
- Regent University has tighter acceptance rate of 78.30% than ODU (85.72%).
- ODU has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Regent University (1,150).
- ODU is larger with 23,107 students than Regent University (10,337 students).
| Regent University View More Rivals | Old Dominion University View More Rivals | |
| #153 in National Universities #8 in Virginia | Rankings | #269 in National Universities #30 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Virginia Beach, VA | Location | Norfolk, VA |
| Known as | ODU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,686 | Undergraduate | $12,262 Virginia residents $32,662 out-of-state |
| $17,828 | Graduate | $14,848 Virginia residents $35,008 out-of-state |
| $7,906 | Financial Aid | $8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 78.30% | Acceptance Rate | 85.72% |
| 31.11% | Yield | 30.71% |
| 1,150 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,337 | Total Students | 23,107 |
| 4,541 | Undergraduate | 18,375 |
| 5,796 | Graduate | 4,732 |
| 8,451 | Online Enrollment | 8,674 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $45,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,005) $4,864 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,787) $7,998 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 133 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 844 Full-time 580 Part-time |
| 577 Full-time 83 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,410 Full-time 830 Part-time |
| $76,927 for Faculties $57,052 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,593 for Faculties $65,049 Part-time |