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Overview |
Howard | JMU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 33% |
Admission |
Howard | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Howard | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Howard | 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 Howard based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 12,886 students)
Howard vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or JMU?
- Howard University is 298% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Howard than James Madison University ($30,584.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Howard ($18,274 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 31.9% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,040 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than James Madison University (99% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 99% larger than aid received James Madison University ($20,063 vs. $10,081)
Howard vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Howard .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 29 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Howard University (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Howard 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 Howard graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/