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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Thomas Jefferson University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jefferson | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,400 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,400 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,246 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,097 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,063 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,084 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 5,241 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $242 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Jefferson | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 8,315 students)
Jefferson vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Old Dominion?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 485% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Jefferson than Old Dominion University ($44,400.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Jefferson ($16,150 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 18.2% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,592 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 230.4% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($33,063 vs. $10,006)
Jefferson vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Jefferson (86.1%)
Jefferson vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson 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 Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $75,300 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $47,600)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($12,500 vs. $23,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($129 vs. $242)
- More Jefferson 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/