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Overview |
DeSales University | JMU | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
DeSales University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
DeSales University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DeSales 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,991 students)
DeSales University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or JMU?
- DeSales University is 434.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at DeSales University than James Madison University ($41,100.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than DeSales University ($18,274 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 12.1% lower than costs at DeSales University ($12,040 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 176% larger than aid received James Madison University ($27,824 vs. $10,081)
DeSales University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 80 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales 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 DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than DeSales University (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $9,200 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $51,100)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/