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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Allegheny College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Allegheny College | JMU | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $216 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Allegheny College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or JMU?
- Allegheny College is 589.1% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114% higher at Allegheny College than James Madison University ($52,950.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Allegheny College ($18,274 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 14.6% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,040 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 322.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($42,599 vs. $10,081)
Allegheny College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or JMU? 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 JMU and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Allegheny College (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $55,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $8,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $29,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($216 vs. $299)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/