Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| St Mary's College of Maryland | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
St. Mary's | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | odu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
St. Mary's | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $7,590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Old Dominion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Old Dominion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $242 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Old Dominion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Old Dominion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | 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 St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 1,587 students)
St. Mary's vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Old Dominion?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at St. Mary's than Old Dominion University ($28,192.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than St. Mary's ($16,150 vs. $20,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 0.5% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($14,592 vs. $14,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than Old Dominion University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 10.1% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($11,016 vs. $10,006)
St. Mary's vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 125 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than St. Mary's (75.4%)
St. Mary's vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Old Dominion University (79% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $3,900 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $47,600)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $3,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,370 vs. $23,500)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($210 vs. $242)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/