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Overview |
JMU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 100% |
Admission |
JMU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JMU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
JMU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
JMU | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
JMU | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,394 students)
JMU vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 349% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than James Madison University ($34,500.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than University of Lynchburg ($18,274 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 8.5% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,040 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 139.4% larger than aid received James Madison University ($24,138 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 120 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than JMU (78.3%)
JMU vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Lynchburg (81% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $13,900 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $46,400)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/