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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Regent University Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU| James Madison University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 98% |
Admission |
JMU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JMU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $249 |
Diversity |
JMU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
JMU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 76% | ||
Campus |
JMU | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 22,224 students)
JMU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 178.2% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at JMU than Liberty University ($24,744.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Liberty University ($18,274 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 2.6% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,040 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 23.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($12,471 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 64 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than JMU (78.3%)
JMU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Liberty University (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $39,100)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $3,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $24,166)
- JMU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($216 vs. $249)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/