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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| United States Merchant Marine Academy | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USMMA | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 961 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,173 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,374 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 7% | 94% |
Admission |
USMMA | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,392 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 452 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.5% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1300 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USMMA | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $242 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
USMMA | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 6% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 961 students)
USMMA vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($7,590.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Old Dominion than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($27,465.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Old Dominion ($5,173 vs. $16,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (94% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 128.8% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($10,006 vs. $4,374)
USMMA vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 200 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than USMMA (32.5%)
USMMA vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA 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 USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $44,800 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $47,600)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($6,500 vs. $23,500)
- USMMA graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($67 vs. $242)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/