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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Washington & Jefferson College | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
W&J | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,612 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,612 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,636 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,963 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
W&J | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,414 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,007 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
W&J | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
W&J | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
W&J | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 7% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 1,151 students)
W&J vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Old Dominion?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 585.3% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at W&J than Old Dominion University ($49,612.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than W&J ($16,098 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 0.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,480 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 330.2% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($38,963 vs. $9,058)
W&J vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or W&J .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than W&J (88.1%)
W&J vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Old Dominion University (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/