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Norfolk, VA · Radford, VA
| Old Dominion University | Radford University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,638/yr | $14,578/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,739/yr | $8,965/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,000 | $24,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,114/yr | $8,724/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,123/yr | $12,069/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,940/yr | $17,092/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,567/yr | $23,533/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $254/mo | $254/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,878/yr | $12,504/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,368/yr | $12,733/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,800/yr | $1,260/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,560/yr | $3,836/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $29,446/yr | $28,405/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,750/yr | $12,548/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $33,780/yr | $25,633/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 37% | 37% |
| Students taking federal loans | 41% | 51% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 90% | 90% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1100–1280 | 940–1160 |
| SAT average | 1197 | 1060 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–29 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–29 · Math 20–28 | English 17–24 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 15,216 | 11,072 |
| Students accepted | 13,773 | 10,036 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,717 | 1,103 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 81% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 13% | 3% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 46% | 49% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,914/yr | $53,739/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,373–$80,436 | $38,051–$77,202 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 61% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 53% |
| Black students graduating | 42% | 41% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 44% | 43% |
| Asian students graduating | 59% | 54% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,732/yr | $44,830/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 26% | 34% |
| Pell students who graduate | 39% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 48% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 60% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,738/yr | $50,773/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Computer & Information Sciences 12% | Health Professions 31% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 16% of degrees | Health Professions — 31% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 12% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Engineering, Other — $112,555/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $107,982/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 28% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 17,514 | 6,038 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,997 | 1,651 |
| Average professor pay | $10,583/mo | $9,967/mo |
| Full-time professors | 96% | 68% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $38,020 | $54,745 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Radford, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1930 | 1910 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.2% | 1% |
| Men | 46% | 36% |
| Women | 54% | 64% |
| White students | 41% | 65% |
| Black students | 32% | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 11% |
| Asian students | 5.4% | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 7.4% | 5.6% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 33% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 23% | 8.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 25% | 13% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,901/yr | $14,638/yr |
| Endowment | $319.8M | $74.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,790 | 3,229 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,238/yr | $6,450/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,414/yr | $5,538/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 480 | 288 |
| Athletic scholarships | $11.9M | $2.8M |
| Athletics budget | $53.2M | $14.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $53.2M | $14.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $986,841 | $177,702 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.