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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | JMU | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elizabethtown College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,021 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or JMU?
- Elizabethtown College is 355.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Elizabethtown College than James Madison University ($35,020.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Elizabethtown College ($18,274 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 5% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($12,040 vs. $12,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 112.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($21,405 vs. $10,081)
Elizabethtown College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 9 points higher than at Elizabethtown College (1125)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than JMU (78.3%)
Elizabethtown College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Elizabethtown College (81% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $51,800)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elizabethtown College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/