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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| D'Youville College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
D'Youville College | JMU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dyc.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
D'Youville College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,053 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
D'Youville College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,618 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1025/1265 | 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 |
Academics |
D'Youville College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D'Youville College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $216 |
Diversity |
D'Youville College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
D'Youville College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
D'Youville College | 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 D'Youville College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,518 students)
D'Youville College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D'Youville College or JMU?
- D'Youville College is 290.2% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at D'Youville College than James Madison University ($29,980.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than D'Youville College ($18,274 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 26.7% lower than costs at James Madison University ($9,500 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at D'Youville College than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 118.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($22,053 vs. $10,081)
D'Youville College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D'Youville College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or D'Youville College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 98 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at D'Youville College (23)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at JMU (3.57)
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than JMU (78.3%)
D'Youville College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D'Youville College 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 D'Youville College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than D'Youville College (81% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $6,600 more per year than D'Youville College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $53,700)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,101 lower median federal student loan debt than D'Youville College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than D'Youville College graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D'Youville College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/