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JMU Furman Mason CNU RU Wofford College VCU CofC Davidson UofSC Clemson University of Richmond| Elon University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 94% |
Admission |
Elon | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
Elon | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Elon | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 7,207 students)
Elon vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Old Dominion?
- Elon University is 480.1% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Elon than Old Dominion University ($44,029.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Elon ($16,150 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 0.8% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($14,478 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Elon University (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 75.1% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($17,523 vs. $10,006)
Elon vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 191 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Elon students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Old Dominion? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Old Dominion and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Old Dominion University (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,600)
- Elon University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- Elon graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/