| ODU vs. VMI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#310 in National Universities #23 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,750 Virginia Residents $33,780 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$21,046 Virginia Residents $52,638 Out-of-State |
| $15,390 Virginia Residents $36,174 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$10,682 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$18,005 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,190 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier90.36% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.25% |
| Lower19.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.73% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,743 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,527 |
| Larger17,746 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,527 |
| 5,997 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 8,616 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower20% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,787) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,478) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 1,644 | Number of faculty | 178 |
| Higher$94,974 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,628 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.