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Overview |
Drexel | JMU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Drexel | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $216 |
Diversity |
Drexel | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Drexel | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | 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
- Drexel University is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 22,224 students)
Drexel vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or JMU?
- Drexel University is 636.5% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at Drexel than James Madison University ($56,595.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Drexel ($18,274 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 41% lower than costs at Drexel University ($12,040 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 235.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($33,861 vs. $10,081)
Drexel vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 80 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than JMU (78.3%)
Drexel vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel 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 Drexel.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Drexel University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $17,100 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,243)
- JMU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($216 vs. $271)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/