- Shenandoah University (SU) is a private school while Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- SU has more expensive tuition of $36,028 than ODU ($32,662).
- SU has tighter acceptance rate of 83.25% than ODU (85.72%).
- ODU is larger with 23,107 students than SU (4,260 students).
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| #308 in National Universities #37 in Virginia | Rankings | #269 in National Universities #30 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Winchester, VA | Location | Norfolk, VA |
SU| Known as | ODU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 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 | ||
| $36,028 | Undergraduate | $12,262 Virginia residents $32,662 out-of-state |
| $24,646 | Graduate | $14,848 Virginia residents $35,008 out-of-state |
| $22,883 | Financial Aid | $8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 83.25% | Acceptance Rate | 85.72% |
| 30.29% | Yield | 30.71% |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,260 | Total Students | 23,107 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 18,375 |
| 1,799 | Graduate | 4,732 |
| 558 | Online Enrollment | 8,674 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,787) $7,998 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 252 Full-time 202 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 844 Full-time 580 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,410 Full-time 830 Part-time |
| $74,004 for Faculties $52,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,593 for Faculties $65,049 Part-time |