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Overview |
ODU | F&M | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,850 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,881 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,646 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
ODU | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,186 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,146 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ODU | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $227 |
Diversity |
ODU | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
ODU | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 53% | ||
Campus |
ODU | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,276 students)
ODU vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 100.3% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at F&M than Ohio Dominican University ($65,652.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than F&M ($21,881 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 26.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,850 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 108% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($49,177 vs. $23,646)
ODU vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ODU or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or ODU .
- ODU has a higher acceptance rate (52.4%) than F&M (36.2%)
ODU vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU or F&M? 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 F&M and ODU.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Ohio Dominican University (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $17,200 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,700)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $7,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $29,125)
- F&M graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($227 vs. $301)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/