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William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA JMU Mason CNU RU VCU Lehigh Emory Villanova| Old Dominion University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,107 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,239 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,664 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,480 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,098 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,058 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 61% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,435 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 13,734 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | 1410/1533 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Old Dominion | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 2,243 students)
Old Dominion vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 737% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Old Dominion University ($60,590.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Washington and Lee ($16,098 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 25.5% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($13,480 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 513.5% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($55,567 vs. $9,058)
Old Dominion vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 375 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Old Dominion vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Old Dominion University (91% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $41,400 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $47,600)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/