| ODU vs. CNU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| #310 in National Universities #23 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Federal Region III Universities #8 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, 4 or more years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, 4 or more years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Master's |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,680 Virginia Residents $30,840 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,924 Virginia Residents $27,790 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,128 Virginia Residents $33,192 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,006 Virginia Residents $21,420 Out-of-State |
| More$7,488 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,351 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,195 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72% |
| Favorable26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger24,176 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,957 |
| Larger19,372 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,857 |
| Larger4,804 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller100 |
| 6,011 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher78% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,873) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,805) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,090) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,406) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,470 | Number of faculties | 453 |
| Lower$75,417 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$78,351 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.