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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Mount St Mary's University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | 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 Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Old Dominion?
- Mount St Mary's University is 512.4% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Old Dominion University ($44,330.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Mount St. Mary's University ($16,098 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 6.2% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,480 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 299.1% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($36,155 vs. $9,058)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 7 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University 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 Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Old Dominion University (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/