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Overview |
Asbury University | JMU | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Asbury University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Asbury University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or JMU?
- Asbury University is 324% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Asbury University than James Madison University ($32,578.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Asbury University ($18,274 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 39.4% lower than costs at James Madison University ($8,636 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 146.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($24,888 vs. $10,081)
Asbury University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 33 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than JMU (78.3%)
Asbury University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Asbury University (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $39,500)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,943)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/