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Overview |
EC | JMU | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
EC | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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 |
EC | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
EC | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
EC | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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 EC based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or JMU?
- Elmira College is 359% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at EC than James Madison University ($35,270.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than EC ($18,274 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 11.2% lower than costs at Elmira College ($12,040 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 168.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($27,091 vs. $10,081)
EC vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or EC .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than JMU (78.3%)
EC vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Elmira College (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $14,300 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $46,000)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/