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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Eastern Mennonite University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
EMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
EMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $242 |
Diversity |
EMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
EMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 7% | ||
Campus |
EMU | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 1,334 students)
EMU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Old Dominion?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 460.7% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at EMU than Old Dominion University ($40,590.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than EMU ($16,098 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 10.1% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,240 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Old Dominion University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 236.3% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($30,460 vs. $9,058)
EMU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or EMU .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 11 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming EMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Old Dominion (95.1%)
EMU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Old Dominion University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $3,700 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($23,450 vs. $23,500)
- Old Dominion University and EMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($242 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/