Ohio Dom. U. vs Albertus Magnus College

Ohio Dominican University and Albertus Magnus College, while sharing similarities as private, four-year institutions, offer distinct experiences for prospective students. Ohio Dominican, located in Columbus, Ohio, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Albertus Magnus's selective admissions (65%). Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with Ohio Dominican excelling in business, education, and nursing, while Albertus Magnus emphasizes the liberal arts, sciences, and social sciences. Ohio Dominican's larger student body reflects its urban setting, while Albertus Magnus's smaller size fosters a close-knit community. With comparable graduation rates, both institutions ensure that their students are well-prepared for their chosen careers. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Albertus Magnus College	Ohio Dominican University
Overview
Location	New Haven, Connecticut	Columbus, Ohio
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	64.0%	58.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	81.7%	53.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50	$25
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	1,494	2,185
Total number of admissions given out	1,221	1,170
Admitted students who chose to enroll	188	180
Yield rate	15.4%	15.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$59,222	$46,042
Average net price	$28,774	$20,772
Tuition	$35,442	$32,780
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,454 Meal plan: $3,444	Room/dormitory: $6,300 Meal plan: $5,440
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $23,401	100.0% Average amount $22,739
Students receiving federal student loan	81.0% Average amount $9,159	73.0% Average amount $5,500
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $16,180	4.0% Average amount $15,834

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,031 Men 39.9% Women 60.1%	907 Men 49.3% Women 50.7%
Graduate students	297 Men 25.9% Women 74.1%	428 Men 30.1% Women 69.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	17.4%	N/A
International students	2.6%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	352	519
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Connecticut New York Mississippi New Jersey Rhode Island	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Public Administration and Social Service Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology Liberal Arts	Education Business Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.2%	55.6%
Dropout rate	19.0%	28.2%
Transferred out	21.8%	12.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,884 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $62,382 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,488 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $60,241 Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $56,361 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $46,634 Community Organization and Advocacy (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $46,607 Human Services, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,342 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $44,509 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,715 Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $41,322 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,851 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $41,149 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,478 Year 2: $37,856 Year 3: $36,914 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: N/A	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $102,445 Year 2: $104,510 Year 3: $106,220 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,805 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $71,536 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,682 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $69,556 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,964 Year 2: $44,649 Year 3: $53,585 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,821 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: $44,755 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,698 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $38,359 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,131 Year 3: $38,059 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,847 Year 2: $27,642 Year 3: $35,295 Security Science and Technology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: N/A Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,992 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: N/A

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