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Overview |
Berea College | JMU | ||
| Location | Berea, KY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,433 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berea.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berea College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,300 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,300 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,742 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,020 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,298 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Berea College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,217 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 545 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1136/1298 | 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 | Mar 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berea College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berea College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,800 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $59 | $216 |
Diversity |
Berea College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Berea College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Berea College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Berea College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,433 students)
Berea College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berea College or JMU?
- Berea College is 476.5% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($44,300.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Berea College than James Madison University ($44,300.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than JMU ($2,020 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 55.5% lower than costs at James Madison University ($7,742 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berea College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 448.5% larger than aid received James Madison University ($55,298 vs. $10,081)
Berea College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berea College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Berea College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 17 points higher than at Berea College (1117)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Berea College (24)
- Accepted freshman Berea College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Berea College (24.6%)
Berea College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berea 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 Berea College.
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $24,200 more per year than Berea College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $36,100)
- Berea College students graduate with a $15,099 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($5,800 vs. $20,899)
- Berea College graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($59 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berea College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/