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Overview |
Drew University | JMU | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 33% |
Admission |
Drew University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Drew University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Drew University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Drew University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or JMU?
- Drew University is 460.6% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at Drew University than James Madison University ($43,074.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Drew University ($18,274 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 36.2% lower than costs at Drew University ($12,040 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than James Madison University (99% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 216.4% larger than aid received James Madison University ($31,901 vs. $10,081)
Drew University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Drew University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew 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 Drew University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Drew University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $55,500)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/