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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Centre College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Centre College | JMU | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,070 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,070 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,584 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,116 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Centre College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,724 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,712 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1470 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Centre College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Centre College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Centre College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Centre 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 Centre College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,357 students)
Centre College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or JMU?
- Centre College is 525.6% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($48,070.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Centre College than James Madison University ($48,070.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Centre College ($18,274 vs. $23,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 2.2% lower than costs at Centre College ($12,040 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 268.2% larger than aid received James Madison University ($37,116 vs. $10,081)
Centre College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 145 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Centre 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 Centre College (62.8%)
Centre College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre 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 Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than James Madison University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $52,500)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/