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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Cabrini College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cabrini College | JMU | ||
| Location | Radnor, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,048 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #511 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cabrini.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cabrini College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,800 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,800 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,733 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,025 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Cabrini College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,707 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.2% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1069/1257 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cabrini College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cabrini College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,806 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $216 |
Diversity |
Cabrini College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Cabrini College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cabrini College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Cabrini College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 1,048 students)
Cabrini College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cabrini College or JMU?
- Cabrini College is 339.7% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($34,800.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Cabrini College than James Madison University ($34,800.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cabrini College than JMU ($24,733 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 14.4% lower than costs at Cabrini College ($12,584 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cabrini College than James Madison University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cabrini College students is 439.2% larger than aid received James Madison University ($24,025 vs. $4,456)
Cabrini College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cabrini College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Cabrini College .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cabrini College (3.1)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Cabrini College (69.2%)
Cabrini College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cabrini 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 Cabrini College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Cabrini College (81% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Cabrini College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $47,700)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,907 lower median federal student loan debt than Cabrini College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,806)
- JMU graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Cabrini College graduates. ($216 vs. $277)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cabrini College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/