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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Georgetown College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown College | JMU | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or JMU?
- Georgetown College is 428.5% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at Georgetown College than James Madison University ($40,610.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than JMU ($15,152 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 7.4% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,210 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 299.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($40,308 vs. $10,081)
Georgetown College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 89 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Georgetown College (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $46,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/