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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Cedarville University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cedarville University | JMU | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $216 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cedarville University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 4,960 students)
Cedarville University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or JMU?
- Cedarville University is 349% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Cedarville University than James Madison University ($34,498.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Cedarville University ($18,274 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 43.3% lower than costs at James Madison University ($8,400 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 94.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($19,637 vs. $10,081)
Cedarville University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 35 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Cedarville University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $45,900)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $1,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $22,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($216 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JMU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/