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Overview |
Brooklyn College | JMU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 81% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $216 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 13,935 students)
Brooklyn College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or JMU?
- James Madison University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($7,914.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at JMU than CUNY Brooklyn College ($25,128.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than JMU ($4,105 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 73.1% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($12,584 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than James Madison University (88% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 108.5% larger than aid received James Madison University ($9,290 vs. $4,456)
Brooklyn College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 19 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $10,517 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($10,382 vs. $20,899)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($107 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/