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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| James Madison University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 95% |
Admission |
JMU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
JMU | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
JMU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
JMU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
JMU | Longwood 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 4,358 students)
JMU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at JMU than Longwood University ($24,744.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Longwood University ($18,274 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 18.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,040 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than James Madison University (95% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 2.5% larger than aid received James Madison University ($10,332 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 149 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming JMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than JMU (78.3%)
JMU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or Longwood 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 Longwood University and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Longwood University (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $43,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/