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NMSU JMU Mason CNU RU VCU Texas Tech NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA| University of New Mexico Main Campus | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNM | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,953 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,916 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,633 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,280 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
UNM | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,639 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 12,142 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNM | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNM | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UNM | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UNM | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 21,953 students)
UNM vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Old Dominion than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($26,664.00 vs. $25,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Old Dominion ($10,633 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 23.5% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,916 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Old Dominion University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Mexico Main Campus students is 2.5% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($9,280 vs. $9,058)
UNM vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or UNM .
- The average SAT score at University of New Mexico Main Campus (1040) is 20 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming UNM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman UNM students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Old Dominion (95.1%)
UNM vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM 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 UNM.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $4,900 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- UNM graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/