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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 | 1,162 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,605 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,605 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,910 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,051 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,971 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
W&J | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,218 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.7% | ||
| 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 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
W&J | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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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 | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| 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 | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
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 (22,541 students vs. 1,162 students)
W&J vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Old Dominion?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 263.7% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at W&J than Old Dominion University ($27,605.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than W&J ($16,150 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 4.9% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($13,910 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 289.5% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($38,971 vs. $10,006)
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 (90.5%) than W&J (81.5%)
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/