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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Washington College | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Washington College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $242 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Washington College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Old Dominion?
- Washington College is 587% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at Washington College than Old Dominion University ($52,146.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Washington College ($16,150 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 8.4% lower than costs at Washington College ($14,592 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Old Dominion University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 265.7% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($36,593 vs. $10,006)
Washington College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Washington College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Old Dominion University (75% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,250)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/