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Overview |
City College of New York | JMU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
City College of New York | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $216 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
City College of New York | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 14,489 students)
City College of New York vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or JMU?
- James Madison University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at JMU than CUNY City College ($24,744.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than JMU ($5,181 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 41.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($12,040 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 2.6% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($10,081 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 9 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than CUNY City College (81% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $10,500 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $9,499 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($11,400 vs. $20,899)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($117 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/