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AU Mason Virginia Tech Georgetown VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Northeastern| George Washington University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | JMU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 33% |
Admission |
George Washington | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $216 |
Diversity |
George Washington | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 26% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 22,224 students)
George Washington vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or JMU?
- George Washington University is 708.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151% higher at George Washington than James Madison University ($62,110.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than George Washington ($18,274 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 30.6% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,040 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than James Madison University (78% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 249.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($35,257 vs. $10,081)
George Washington vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 160 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is the same as at James Madison University (81% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $20,200 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,063 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($20,899 vs. $24,962)
- JMU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/