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TU JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech Frostburg State University UMES ECU WVU| Salisbury University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $242 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Salisbury | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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 Salisbury based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Old Dominion?
- Salisbury University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($7,706.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Old Dominion than Salisbury University ($27,465.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Salisbury ($16,150 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 8.8% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($13,416 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Salisbury University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,006 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Salisbury (88.6%)
Salisbury vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Old Dominion University (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,600)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,153 vs. $23,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($208 vs. $242)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/