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Overview |
John Jay | JMU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,510 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #556 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Jay | 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 | $4,141 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,284 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 81% |
Admission |
John Jay | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,921 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 10,255 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
John Jay | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Jay | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $216 |
Diversity |
John Jay | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
John Jay | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
John Jay | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than John Jay based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 13,510 students)
John Jay vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Jay or JMU?
- James Madison University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than John Jay for in-state tuition ($7,914.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at JMU than CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ($25,128.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice than JMU ($4,141 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 John Jay College of Criminal Justice ($12,584 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice than James Madison University (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students is 108.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($9,284 vs. $4,456)
John Jay vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Jay or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or John Jay .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 159 points higher than at John Jay (975)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at John Jay (3.24)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than John Jay (57.2%)
John Jay vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Jay 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 John Jay.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (81% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $12,400 more per year than John Jay graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students graduate with a $10,899 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($10,000 vs. $20,899)
- John Jay graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($103 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Jay 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/