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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 15,810 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Old Dominion?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 96.4% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Old Dominion University ($36,584.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($16,150 vs. $17,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 20% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,592 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than University of Massachusetts Boston (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 26% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($12,611 vs. $10,006)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 35 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (83%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $3,600 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,600)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($228 vs. $242)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/